Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

摘要

Post-insertion management of vascular access devices isessential for the prevention of bloodstream infection. The most commonlyused method for needleless connector (NC) decontamination is a 70% alcoholwipe, however there is little evidence for any method. The objective of thisreview was to assess the various products used for NC decontamination onvascular access devices to minimise the risk of bloodstream infection in allpatient populations.