RCT: Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections – “Infusion set use can be safely extended to 7 days with resultant cost and workload reductions”

Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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If you're an #RN?‍⚕️or #infection preventer & it makes you crazy?that different hospitals?use infusion sets for different durations⏰- READ this massive #RCT in @TheLancet from @AVATAR_grp @UQHealth @UQMedicine @MetroNorthHHS @MenziesHealth & large team https://t.co/lpz1C6ceM2

— Prof Claire Rickard (@Claire_AVATAR) April 18, 2021

Use for 7 vs. 4 days = similar outcomes. Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (CV access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial https://t.co/6qaJczu1Cr

— Skeptical Scalpel (@Skepticscalpel) April 16, 2021

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) account for around 70% of all health care associated bloodstream infections. New trial indicates that 7-day replacement of infusion sets is safe, with resultant cost and workload reductions. https://t.co/ua633FkA3K pic.twitter.com/LfaC6lZYMv

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) April 19, 2021