Bibliographic information
GuidelineGuidelines for the prevention of bloodstream infections and other infections associated with the use of intravascular catheters: part 2: central venous catheters
Year of Publication2026
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
New
WHO suggests using either a sutureless or suture-based securement of central venous catheters (CVCs) in adults, adolescents, children and neonates. (Short- and long-term catheters) (All population)
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Very low
Notes and Remarks
- Clinicians may be concerned about the accidental removal of the CVC whilst using a suture-less securement.
- Please note that PICC lines were not assessed in this comparison.
- The GDG considered that additional training was needed for the securement, maintenance and removal of suture-less devices.