Epicutaneo-caval catheters (ECCs) are widely used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). They are small catheters inserted via superficial veins of the limbs or scalp using direct vein visualization The pathogenic microorganisms colonized inside catheters can easily form a bacterial biofilm and eventually spread with blood flow which causes bloodstream infection. Many authors have studied the antibiotic-lock therapy (ALT) in which a high-dose antibiotic solution is dripped and maintained in the catheter cavity for a certain period and can dissolve the biofilm formed on the wall to reduce the colonization of the bacteria and kill the embedded bacteria.The aim of the study is to evaluate the patency of the Epicutaneo-caval catheter after its closure for 1 hour.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
7
Each ECC, after discontinuing the Parental Nutrition (NP) infusion, will be flushed with 0.3 ml saline. Subsequently, Saline will be infused at a rate of 2 ml/h for 10 minutes. The ECC will then be closed for 1 hour. At the end of the hour the ECC will be once again flushed with 0.3 ml Saline and infused with SF at the rate of 2 cc/h for 10 minutes. The difference in pressure of the two infusions, before and after catheter closure, will be evaluated.
Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCSS
Roma, Itsly, Italy
RECRUITINGFPGemelliIRCCS
Rome, Italy
RECRUITINGPressure level mmHg
The aim of the study is to evaluate the patency of the Epicutaneo-caval catheter after its closure for 1 hour.
Time frame: 1 hours
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