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Table 4 Prevention plan as proposed by Bijma et al. 1999

From: Central and peripheral venous lines-associated blood stream infections in the critically ill surgical patients

1)

Introduction of hand disinfection with alcohol,

2)

Daily removal of a new nonwoven dressing,

3)

“One-bag” total parenteral nutrition (TPN) system,

4)

A new needless closed IV connection device, and

5)

Surveillance by an infection control practitioner