Changing IV tubing in the ICU: does less often harm?
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares changing the tubing attached to central lines every 4 days versus every 7 days, to see if less frequent changes cause more infections. If you have a central line in the ICU that will stay in for at least a week, this study may help decide the safest schedule.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You have a central line that was placed less than 72 hours ago and is expected to stay in for at least 7 more days.
- You are covered by a health insurance or social security plan.
- You agree to participate, or a family member or legal representative can give consent if you are unable.
- You do not have a known bloodstream infection right now.
- You do not have a skin infection, blood clot, or allergy at the line insertion site.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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