3M™ Vascular Access Solutions
Vascular access in surgical patients: stop bloodstream infections before they start
Reducing infection risk at all access points
Every I.V. site presents the potential for infection, dislodgement, skin damage, and other complications. These complications can cause patient discomfort and pain, extended hospital stays, additional therapy and surgical intervention - incurring additional costs and even leading to increased patient mortality.1,2,3
3M Science has allowed for unique innovations that give you what you need to secure and protect every I.V. catheter - from insertion to removal. Our broad portfolio makes it easy for you to choose and use the right products: from transparent barrier films and securement devices, to antimicrobial dressings and disinfecting caps.
We can help you deliver compassionate care with evidence-based solutions to protect patient and clinician safety, help prevent the risks of costly complications, and improve patient satisfaction.
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Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection (CRBSI) risk reduction in the Operating Room
Effective I.V. securement and maintenance is extremely important for surgical patients and can help improve post-operative outcomes. 3M can help you be prepared for unexpected events with our range of vascular access solutions.
Hear from expert Dr. Cerotto who highlights key CRBSI prevention measures, explains why maintenance is so important, and discusses the challenges and potential solutions to reduce the risk of CRBSI in the Operating Room.
Access eLearning: CRBSI Risk Reduction in the Operating Room – Dr. Cerotto
Download Brochure: Reduce Infection Risk At All Access Points
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How often do peripheral catheters fail to reach end of patient therapy?
Can you believe that on average 46% of peripheral catheters fail to reach the end of the desired patient therapy?
The eye-opening systematic review from Robert Helm published in 2015 demonstrates the complications linked with peripheral catheters, including 23.9% catheter infiltration, 15.4% catheter-related phlebitis, and 6.9% catheter dislodgement.4
Robert Helm Abstract: Accepted but unacceptable, peripheral I.V. catheter failure
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Guidelines recommend port disinfection to lower risk of infection
Using a peripheral line bundle including disinfecting caps and tips can effectively lower the rate of primary bloodstream infections attributable to peripheral I.V. lines and disconnected tubing.5
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Caps are alcohol-impregnated caps that twist onto I.V. access points for disinfection and protection. They disinfect in 1 minute and act as a physical barrier to contamination between accesses for up to 7 days if not removed. Consistent use of Curos Disinfecting Caps on I.V. needleless connectors is associated with decreased central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).6
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Caps Brochure
SHEA Expert Guidance: Infection Prevention in the Operating Room Anesthesia Work Area
NOTE: Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for these products and therapies. Please consult a clinician and product instructions for use prior to application. This material is intended for healthcare professionals.
References:
- Siempos II, Kopterides P, Tsangaris I, Dimopoulou I, Armaganidis AE. Impact of catheter-related bloodstream infections on the mortality of critically ill patients: A meta-analysis*. Crit Care Med. 2009; 37(7): 2283-2289
- Blot SI, Depuydt P, Annemans L, Benoit D, Hoste E, De Waele JJ, Decruyenaere J, Vogelaers D, Colardyn F, Vandewoude KH. Clinical and economic outcomes in critically ill patients with nosocomial catheter-related bloodstream infections. Clin Infect Dis. 2005; 41(11): 1591-1598
- Pittet D, Tarara D, Wenzel RP. Nosocomial bloodstream infection in critically ill patients. Excess length of stay, extra costs, and attributable mortality. JAMA. 1994; 271: 1598–1601
- Helm R.E, Klausner J.D, Klemperer J.D, Flint L.M, Huang E (2015) Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral I.V. catheter failure. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 2015;38(3):189-203
- Duncan M, Warden P. A bundled approach to decrease primary bloodstream infections related to peripheral intravenous catheters. Am J Infect Control. 2017; 45(6): S74
- Merrill KC, Sumner S, Linford L, Taylor C, and Macintosh C. Impact of universal disinfectant cap implementation on central line-associated bloodstream infections. American Journal of Infection Control 42 (2014) 1274-7.
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