A Methodological Study to Develop a Standard Protocol for Central Line Catheter Care of ICU Patients
ijccm.orgThis study aims to develop a standard operational protocol (SOP) for central line catheter care for nurses. Central line based infection is the most significant complication in critical care setting. It is a challenge for the health care system to increase awareness among the nurses regarding the prevention of central line related complications. This protocol addresses interventions to enable staff to provide care of the catheter in order to prevent central line associated bloodstream infection.