References:
- Ryder MA, et al. The Effect of Chlorhexidine Catheter Coating Compared to an Uncoated and
Biomimetic Catheter on the Reduction of Fibrin Sheath Formation in an in vivo
Clinically Simulated Ovine Model. Infusion Nurses Society Annual Convention and Industrial
Exhibition; 2012. No correlation between in vitro/in vivo testing methods and clinical
outcomes have currently been ascertained.
- Ryder MA, et al. The Effect of Chlorhexidine Catheter Coating Compared to a Biomimetic
Catheter on the Reduction of Fibrin Sheath Formation in the presence of
Staphylococcus aureus colonization in an in vivo Clinically Simulated Ovine
Model. Nurses Society Annual Convention and Industrial Exhibition; 2012. No correlation
between in vitro/in vivo testing methods and clinical outcomes have currently been
ascertained.
- As compared to uncoated PICCs, in vitro model measuring flush pressure
post exposure
to human blood. No correlation between in vitro/in vivo testing methods and
clinical outcomes have currently been ascertained.
- Rosenbauer KA, Herzer JA. Surface morphology and tensile force at breaking point or
different kinds of intravenous catheters before and after usage. Scan Electron
Microsc. 1981;(Pt 3):125-30.
- Collins JL, Lutz RJ. In vitro study of simultaneous infusion of incompatible drugs
in multilumen catheters. Heart & Lung. 1991;
20(3):271-7.
Contraindication:
The Arrowg+ard Blue Advance™ Midline is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.
No correlation between in vitro / in vivo testing methods
and clinical outcomes have currently been ascertained.
* Indwell time is up to 30 days.
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