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What is the best method or device for securing the central line to the skin? Does suture type or technique matter?

April 26, 2017best device line method SECURING skin suture technique type

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What is the best method or device for securing the central line to the skin? Does suture type or technique matter?

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Performing an “air tie” reduces skin necrosis but there is no preferred method for suturing or securing the line to the skin. Silk or other sterile surgical suture will work fine. Sterile stapling devices also are fine.