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Is there a reason to rotate central line sites and if so, on what schedule?

April 26, 2017line rotate schedule sites

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Is there a reason to rotate central line sites and if so, on what schedule?

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No, current evidence does not support routine “rotation” or rewiring of lines on any kind of schedule. Central lines may be rewired or moved to a new site based on other clinical reasons including suspected infection.