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Optimal Interval for Triple-lumen Catheter Changes

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  • Nathan P. Ritchey
  • Leonard P. Caccamo
  • Kimbroe J. Carter
  • Frank Castro
  • Barbara A. Erickson
  • William Johnson
  • Edward Kessler
  • Claudio A. Ruiz

Abstract

A survey of 53 university and community hospitals revealed that 73% of the institutions had no standard policy for the replacement of triple-lumen catheters (TLCs). Since the mainte nance of a TLC in place for a prolonged period may lead to infectious complications, it appeared warranted that standards of management be developed. A decision-tree model was constructed for evaluating the optimal time for changing a TLC that would minimize infection. Cost estimates and health effects at three-, five-, and ten-day change intervals were considered for catheter insertion and complications resulting from such insertion. The results suggested that prophylactic catheter changes should occur no later than every five days, provided that there are no signs of infection. However, sensitivity analysis of several variables suggested that individual institutions should establish policy timing changes based upon careful interpretation of their own data. A model was developed to assist in determining the optimal time to change a TLC based upon such data. Key words: triple-lumen catheter; catheter-related infection; sepsis; decision analysis. (Med Decis Making 1995;15:138-142)

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  • Nathan P. Ritchey & Leonard P. Caccamo & Kimbroe J. Carter & Frank Castro & Barbara A. Erickson & William Johnson & Edward Kessler & Claudio A. Ruiz, 1995. "Optimal Interval for Triple-lumen Catheter Changes," Medical Decision Making, , vol. 15(2), pages 138-142, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:medema:v:15:y:1995:i:2:p:138-142
    DOI: 10.1177/0272989X9501500206
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