Table 2 Responses to the ‘Knowledge of CLABSI Prevention Questionnaire’
Question number | Question | Number | Percentage of answers (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | It is recommended to replace Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) routinely | ||
(A) Yes, every 7 days | 383 | 45.87 | |
(B) Yes, every 3 weeks | 227 | 27.19 | |
(C) No, only when indicated* | 136 | 16.29 | |
(D) I do not know | 89 | 10.66 | |
2 | In settings with a high rate of catheter-related infections it is recommended to use a CVC coated or impregnated with an antiseptic agent | ||
(A) Yes, in patients whose CVC is expected to remain in place for > 5 days* | 485 | 58.08 | |
(B) No, because the use of such catheters is not cost-effective | 102 | 12.22 | |
(C) No, because the use of such catheters does not result in a significant decrease in the rate of catheter-related infections | 115 | 13.77 | |
(D) I do not know | 133 | 15.93 | |
3 | It is recommended to change the dressing on the catheter insertion site… | ||
(A) Every 2 days | 257 | 30.78 | |
(B) Every 7 days | 205 | 24.55 | |
(C) When indicated (e.g., soiled, loosened) and at least weekly* | 280 | 33.53 | |
(D) I do not know | 93 | 11.14 | |
4 | It is recommended to cover up the catheter insertion site with… | ||
(A) Polyurethane dressing (transparent, semipermeable) | 374 | 44.79 | |
(B) Gauze dressing | 128 | 15.33 | |
(C) Both are recommended because they do not affect the risk for catheter-related infections* | 237 | 28.38 | |
(D) I do not know | 96 | 11.50 | |
5 | It is recommended to disinfect the catheter insertion site with… | ||
(A) 70% alcohol | 275 | 32.93 | |
(B) 2% chlorhexidine gluconate with alcohol* | 328 | 39.28 | |
(C) Povidone-iodine | 118 | 14.13 | |
(D) I do not know | 114 | 13.65 | |
6 | It is recommended to apply an antibiotic ointment at the insertion site of CVC | ||
(A) Yes, because it decreases the risk for catheter-related infections | 356 | 42.63 | |
(B) No, because it causes antibiotic resistance* | 178 | 21.32 | |
(C) No, because it does not decrease the risk for catheter-related infections | 153 | 18.32 | |
(D) I do not know | 148 | 17.72 | |
7 | When blood, blood products, or lipid emulsions are administered through a CVC, it is recommended to replace the administration set… | ||
(A) Within 24 h* | 467 | 55.93 | |
(B) Every 72 h | 184 | 22.04 | |
(C) Every 96 h | 69 | 8.26 | |
(D) I do not know | 115 | 13.77 | |
8 | When liquids other than blood, blood products, or fat emulsions are administered continuously the administration set should be replaced | ||
(A) Every 24 h | 448 | 53.65 | |
(B) Every 48 h | 183 | 21.92 | |
(C) Every 96 h* | 91 | 10.90 | |
(D) I do not know | 113 | 13.53 | |
9 | It is recommended to use an antiseptic agent to clean the access hub or connector before the connection of the administration set or after unscrewing the dead-end cap closes the catheter | ||
(A) Yes, by spraying the access site with 70% alcohol solution or alcohol chlorhexidine solution | 285 | 34.13 | |
(B) Yes, by wiping with 70% alcohol solution or alcohol and chlorhexidine solution for no less than 15 s* | 309 | 37.01 | |
(C) It is not recommended because no evidence has been found for the relation between the disinfections of the connecting site of the administration set and the contamination of fluids or the insertion hub | 124 | 14.85 | |
(D) I do not know | 117 | 14.01 | |
10 | When manipulating the catheter insertion site and hubs, it is recommended… | ||
(A) To obviate hand hygiene if gloves are used and water for hand hygiene before manipulation | 203 | 24.31 | |
(B) To use clean or sterile gloves and alcohol solutions/antiseptic soap* | 493 | 59.04 | |
(C) Hand hygiene is only necessary before catheter insertion | 36 | 4.31 | |
(D) I do not know | 103 | 12.34 | |
11 | It is recommended to replace pressure transducers and tubing routinely… | ||
(A) Yes, every 4 days* | 354 | 42.40 | |
(B) Yes, every 7 days | 280 | 33.53 | |
(C) No, only when indicated | 90 | 10.78 | |
(D) I do not know | 111 | 13.29 | |
Total correct answers (%) | 36.56 |