I am looking for some literature that recommends or shows that central venous catheters should have bungs attached to ports. i.e , open ports are a source of infection.
Thank you.
2007-05-23 17:37:38 · 4 answers · asked by Nirmala 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
a reference would be great
2007-05-25 01:38:48 · update #1
I think it's universally accepted that open ports are invitation for bacteria to enter. It's an obvious no no really.
Try cinahl or medpub, or a cochrane search, or go to your local med library in your university and ask the librarian for help.
2007-05-25 01:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid I don't know of any photographs for a venous catheter bung, but surely without one, you would slowly bleed to death. (I'm thinking along the lines of a Venflon ... venous catheter usually situated in the arm or leg. I've always had open ports bunged whenever I've been in hospital.)
Take a look at the photographs on the following page to see if there's anything suitable.
2007-05-23 22:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They certainly are and open ports are not the norm in any catheter I've seen. Try going to "Ask.com" and ask your question. Also, MDAnderson.org is a good source.
2007-05-23 17:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by bmack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dr.prasanna do you know dr.pamela cardoza?if so help me contact.sorry i don't have much idea about your subject.thanks
2007-05-23 18:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋