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When performing the procedure on multi-lumen catheters, does the procedure need to be performed on each lumen?

April 26, 2017catheters lumen multi-lumen Performed Performing procedure

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When performing the procedure on multi-lumen catheters, does the procedure need to be performed on each lumen?

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No, the procedure should be performed on the distal line. Studies to date have shown that culturing just the distal lumen detects 96% of catheter related sepsis. There is evidence that culturing all lumens may lead to increased detection rate, however each case should be considered separately.