Central Venous Catheter Infection in Children Receiving Parenteral Nutrition JCG0033 v3.2
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This guideline will set the standard of care for the management of central venous catheter CVC infection in children receiving parenteral nutrition PN . It will define the various types of CVC infection specify the initial assessments investigations and treatments required in these patients.
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03.05.2022Date Review
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This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.