Current practices in skin antisepsis for central venous catheterisation in UK tertiary-level neonatal units: Table 1

Catheter-related bloodstream infections are one of the most dangerous complications of healthcare and are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in neonates. Application of a cutaneous antiseptic solution that will effectively disinfect the site of insertion before placing a central venous catheter (CVC) is an important method of preventing catheter-related infection. A recently published national evidence-based guideline on prevention of healthcare-associated infections recommends 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropyl alcohol for cutaneous antisepsis prior to the insertion of CVCs in …