Introduction
The primary bloodstream infections are among the most common related to health care. It is estimated that about 60% of nosocomial bacteremia are associated with some intravascular device. Among the most common known risk factors for infection highlights the use of central venous catheters, especially those with short tenure. The high rate of morbidity and mortality and high cost attributed to bloodstream infections, punctured the new preventive approaches and safe practices with the use of alcohol swab catheter hubs.