Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation HAYES, Inc.. Disinfection caps with isopropyl alcohol–impregnated sponges for needleless connectors to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2016 Authors' conclusions Description of Technology: Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) impregnated disinfection caps have recently been introduced as an adjunct to standard methods for preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (particularly catheter line associated bloodstream infections) in hospitalized patients requiring venous access. Most disinfection caps on the market are threaded, luer-lock style caps containing a small sponge impregnated with 70% IPA. The cap provides scrubbing and cleaning as it is twisted on and off the needleless connector (hub or port). A new cap is used each time the catheter hub is accessed and is left in place while the hub is not in use. By leaving the cap in place while the hub is not in use, the cap acts as both a physical and chemical barrier against potential contaminants. The healthcare providers who are usually involved in
establishing central venous catheter access and in cleaning and caring for the catheters are certified infusion nurses or medical-surgical nursing staff. Other involved specialties include vascular access team nurses and interventional radiologists who may assist with insertion of peripherally inserted central lines, and infection control personnel.
Patient Population: IPA-impregnated disinfection caps for needleless connectors are applied to catheter hubs and are not in direct contact with the patient. Manufacturer-supplied information indicates disinfection caps can be used in all patients with intravenous catheters, including pediatric and neonatal populations. No specific patient selection criteria have been defined. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH 2-Propanol; Bacteremia; Disinfectants; Disinfection; Equipment Contamination; Humans Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32016000787 Date abstract record published 15/06/2016 |