Publications by authors named "Guido Hitschmann"
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- Catheter insertion sites are typically covered with transparent film dressings that protect against contaminants and allow for site observation, while new high moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) dressings are marketed as superior due to their ability to reduce moisture and infection risk.
- Different methods exist for measuring MVTR; this study utilized two standard testing methods (upright and inverted) to compare seven commercially available IV dressings’ effectiveness.
- Results revealed a wide range of MVTR values depending on the testing method used, indicating significant differences in how dressings perform under various conditions, with the upright method being recommended for assessing IV dressings due to better reflecting their real-world use.
The use of passive disinfection devices (disinfection caps) may be a beneficial part of a maintenance care bundle, aiming at the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in pediatric cancer patients. This preclinical investigation tested the visual and mechanical integrity of a Broviac™ catheter hub after simulation testing with 122 3M™ CurosTM Stopper Disinfection Caps for Open Female Luers repeatedly attached and removed over 6 months. We found that these catheter hubs were compatible, fully operational, and airtight with use of 3M Curos stopper caps after 6 months of use with 122 caps per catheter hub.
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