J & J Biopatch Antimicrobial Dressings, 1" Disk, 4mm Hole, #4150 (1 Bx Of 10 Ea)

US $36.99

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Jan 30th
EXP DATE: 2016 Protect All Lines. Protect All Lives.™               FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING!             Peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters are the most frequently used invasive device in healthcare.5 Approximately 330 million PIV catheters are sold each year in the United States and an estimated 70% of acute care patients need a short PIV catheter.5,6 Researchers have reported the risks of catheter-related BSI that are related to PIV catheters are under-evaluated.5 Researchers have identified a significant potential for infections in large numbers of patients based on volume of PIV catheter use.7 New data collection methods introduced by the NHSN now allow for reporting of non-central line associated, laboratory confirmed BSIs.8 The 2011 CDC Guidelines state: There is no need to replace peripheral catheters more frequently than every 72-96 hours to reduce risk of infection and phlebitis in adults [Category1B] The 2011 Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice state: The nurse should consider replacement of the short peripheral catheter when clinically indicated...the decision to replace the short peripheral catheter should be based on assessment of the patient's condition; access site; skin and vein integrity; length and type of prescribed therapy; venue of care; integrity and patency of VAD; dressing; and stabilization device. 60% of CRBSI originate from the patient’s own skin.2 Regardless of how a BSI occurs (via central line in the bloodstream or PIV catheters in the bloodstream), the end result is still a BSI. BIOPATCH® is the ONLY IV dressing with CHG PROVEN in multiple Randomized Control Trials to reduce the incidence of CRBSIs.9 For a comprehensive summary, please review the PIV Executive Monograph.
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Brand Johnson & Johnson
Model JNJ-4150

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