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NCT Number: NCT05495646

Infection Related to Short-term Central Venous Catheters

This study aims to evaluate the incidence of infection of short-term central venous catheters by comparing different cannulation techniques (by anatomical references and under ultrasound control) and according to the experience of the operator in patients undergoing elective surgery.

A prospective observational study will be carried out in which all scheduled surgery patients who have a central venous line inserted for 12 months will be included. Those under 18 years of age, patients with catheters lasting more than 14 days and those who do not sign the informed consent will be excluded from this study. A chest X-ray will be performed on all patients in order to diagnose possible complications associated with the technique and, only in case of suspected infection, culture of the catheter tip and blood cultures of blood obtained from the catheter and peripheral blood will be requested.

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Key information

Conditions

Catheter-Related Infections Infections

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ángel Becerra

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35019, Spain

About this study

A prospective observational study will be carried out. The maximum time between the intervention and the final evaluation will be 21 days, since the study evaluates the infection related to short-term catheters and its probable improvement after the removal of the device.

All patients undergoing elective surgery who have a central venous line inserted for 12 months will be included in the study. Those under 18 years of age, patients with catheters lasting more than 14 days and those who do not sign the informed consent will be excluded.

A follow-up of the central venous catheters that are inserted in those patients scheduled for surgery who have an indication for it will be carried out. The criteria for choosing the access route will be carried out according to the usual clinical practice of the responsible anesthesiologist.

The asepsis measures that will be carried out both in the insertion and in the maintenance of the catheter will be those used on a regular basis, which follow the recommendations of the guidelines for the prevention of infections related to intravascular catheters of the American Center for Control and Prevention. of Diseases.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing elective surgery who have a central venous line inserted during the three months in which the study runs

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients under 18 years of age
  • Patients who need to wear the central venous catheter for more than 14 days
  • Patients who do not sign the informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

Central catheter insertion

Procedure

The data will be obtained through the review of the medical records and the clinical follow-up of each patient to evaluate the technique of inserting the device, the possible risk factors of catheter-related infection, its clinical manifestations and the data microbiological.

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of infection among short-term central venous catheters inserted in the scheduled perioperative setting.

    Time frame: From the immediate postoperative period to the 21st postoperative day

    Review of the clinical follow-up of each patient to evaluate the appearance of catheter related infection through its clinical manifestations and microbiological data.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of patients suffering from complications after the different techniques and operators.

    Time frame: From the immediate postoperative period to the first postoperative day

    Review of the clinical follow-up of each patient to evaluate the technique of inserting the central venous catheter.

  2. Assess risk factors for catheter-related infection

    Time frame: From the immediate postoperative period to the 21st postoperative day

    Review of the medical records and the clinical follow-up of each patient to evaluate the risk factors for suffering from catheter-related infection.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ángel Becerra

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Infection Related to Short-term Central Venous Catheters: an Observational Study in Surgical Patients

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 10, 2022
Registry last updated
Jul 24, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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