Anest. intenziv. Med. 2025;36(1):39-42 | DOI: 10.36290/aim.2025.007

Nursing Care of a Central Venous CatheterShort Communication

Kletečka J.1, 2, Vlasáková A.1, Nosková P.3, 4, Astapenko D.5, 6, 7
1 Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivnî medicîny, Fakultnî nemocnice Plzeň
2 Lékařská fakulta v Plzni, Univerzita Karlova
3 Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivnî medicîny, Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice Praha
4 1. lékařská fakulta v Praze, Univerzita Karlova
5 Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivnî medicîny, Fakultnî nemocnice Hradec Králové
6 Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové, Univerzita Karlova
7 Fakulta zdravotnických studiî, Technická univerzita v Liberci

Nursing care for central venous catheters has undergone significant advancements in recent years due to new materials that reduce infection risk, enhance patient comfort, and allow for less frequent dressing changes. A key innovation is the use of sutureless fixation systems, which eliminate skin trauma caused by sutures while maintaining sufficient catheter stability. Other advanced methods, including transparent dressings, chlorhexidine-releasing dressings, and cyanoacrylate glue for exit site closure, help reduce bacterial colonization and infection risk. This review article focuses on the various materials used and the correct procedures for initial catheter care and subsequent dressing changes.

Keywords: central venous catheter, nursing care, sutureless fixation, chlorhexidine.

Received: March 6, 2025; Revised: March 6, 2025; Accepted: March 7, 2025; Prepublished online: March 26, 2025; Published: April 28, 2025  Show citation

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Kletečka J, Vlasáková A, Nosková P, Astapenko D. Nursing Care of a Central Venous Catheter. Anest. intenziv. Med. 2025;36(1):39-42. doi: 10.36290/aim.2025.007.
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