Recommendations for Placement of Intravascular Catheters ...

Maximal sterile barrier precautions during catheter insertion A. Use aseptic technique including the use of a cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and a large sterile sheet, for the insertion of CVCs (including PICCS) or guidewire exchange (22,71). IA CDC Guideline Characteristics Rank Yes No NA Pending Responsible Party / Comments B. Use a sterile sleeve to protect pulmonary artery ... ................
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