Children with central lines experience line breaks, line dislodgment's and line infections as a result of traditional securement techniques (dressings). These issues lead to the patients' increased health care utilization and possibly to restriction of movement and delayed development as the children are restricted in their home environment. The purpose of this study is to determine if a wearable central line securement device, can decrease the number of line breaks, line dislodgment and line infections as compared to traditional securement techniques. The hypothesis is that the use of this wearable central line securement device can reduce line breaks, line dislodgment and line infections as compared to the traditional adhesive dressing. A secondary outcome for evaluation will be quality of life. Children are naturally active, however their activity is restricted by the parents given the delicate nature of their line. This study looks to see if quality of life can be improved a more secure wearable attachment device, as compared to traditional securement techniques.
This study involves evaluating pediatric patients with central lines to determine differences in line complications and quality of life in those with a novel central line securement device (wrap) as compared to those who use a traditional securement device (dressing).