Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To obtain a quantitative estimate of the impact on infectious complications of using transparent dressings with intravenous catheters. DATA SOURCES: Meta-analysis of all studies published in the English literature, including abstracts, letters, and reports that examined the primary research question of infection risks associated with transparent compared with gauze dressings for use on central and peripheral venous catheters. Studies were identified by use of the MEDLINE database using the indexing terms occlusive dressings, transparent dressings, and infection and by review of referenced bibliographies. STUDY SELECTION: Seven of the 15 studies (47%) of central venous catheters and seven of 12 studies (58%) of peripheral catheters met our inclusion criteria for analysis. All studies used a prospective cohort design, utilized hospitalized patients, and reported at least one of our defined outcomes. EXTRACTION: Data for each study were abstracted independently by three investigators. At least three studies were used in the analysis of each outcome. DATA SYNTHESIS: Applying a Mantel-Haenszel chi 2 analysis, use of transparent dressings on central venous catheters was significantly associated with an elevated relative risk (RR) of catheter tip infection (RR = 1.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38 to 2.30). Catheter-related sepsis (RR = 1.69; 95% CI, 0.97 to 2.95) and bacteremia (RR = 1.63; 95% CI, 0.76 to 3.47) were both associated with an elevated RR. Use of transparent dressings on peripheral catheters was associated with an elevated RR of catheter-tip infection (RR = 1.53; 95% CI, 1.18 to 1.99) but not phlebitis (RR = 1.02; 95% CI, 0.86 to 1.20), infiltration (RR = 1.12; 95% CI, 0.92 to 1.37), or skin colonization (RR = 0.99; 95% CI, 0.90 to 1.09). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K K Hoffmann, D J Weber, G P Samsa, W A Rutala |
Journal | JAMA
(JAMA)
Vol. 267
Issue 15
Pg. 2072-6
(Apr 15 1992)
ISSN: 0098-7484 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1532429
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Bacteremia
(etiology)
- Bacterial Infections
(etiology)
- Catheterization, Central Venous
(statistics & numerical data)
- Catheterization, Peripheral
(statistics & numerical data)
- Humans
- Meta-Analysis as Topic
- Occlusive Dressings
(statistics & numerical data)
- Polyurethanes
- Risk Factors
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