Central Lines 💉 👉 What is it? A central line is longer than a regular IV line and is inserted into a large vein that empties into the heart (superior or inferior vena cava). 💊 Used for more long-term therapy and to administer meds, fluids, blood, or nutrition. 🦠 High risk of infection! Infection prevention strategies: hand hygiene, sterile technique for insertion, scrub hub w/ chlorhexidine prior to use, replace admin sets Q96 hrs (blood/TPN tubing Q24 hrs), replace dressings if…
