Guideline for the Insertion, Management, Replacement and ...

If the catheter tip is to be cultured have a colleague assist by cutting off approx 3 cm of the catheter at tip into a sterile container, using a pair of sterile scissors. As soon as the catheter is free, apply firm steady pressure to the exit site. Hold pressure for a minimum of 5 minutes, keeping patient lying flat if they can tolerate it. ................
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