Brenda van Delft, Maria Grazia Romitti, Matheus van Rens, Agnes van den Hoogen, Suzy Van Eenoo, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Robin van der Lee, Tom Ouwehand, Kevin Hugill, Pediatric and Neonatal Vascular Access SIG of the ESPR and NEVAT
Strategies to prevent infection are key in safe neonatal vascular access. This recommendation outlines infection prevention strategies throughout the vascular access lifecycle, from insertion through maintenance to discontinuation. It incorporates international guidance and NICU-specific adaptations to reduce microbial burden. This recommendation incorporates international expert guidance and NICU-specific adaptations to reduce microbial burden. The importance of standardized protocols for assessment, insertion and evaluation is highlighted. As part of a Special Article Series these recommendations encompass the full process involved in neonatal vascular access.