INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES IN HAEMODIALYSIS CATHETERIZATION : A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

   

Hemodialysis catheterization is the medical procedure performed in patients with acute renal failure or chronic kidney diseases. However, there is high risk of catheter related bloodstream infection with the use of central venous catheter which effects patients health. In this review, different approaches to control such infection is highlighted. Those measures are hand hygiene, catheter site care and implementation of antimicrobial strategies. The review also adds on to the importance of education and training to the staff related to infection control protocol. Factors like prolonged catheter use, poor insertion technique and non adherence to protocol leads to infection. There are advanced interventions like ethanol lock therapy and use of antimicrobial catheter that reduces. Catheter related bloodstream infections challenges like staph shortage and patient non-compliance has to be addressed to optimize infection control practice in dialysis unit.