Abstract
Driveline infections (DI) remain an important source of morbidity for patients supported by durable ventricular assist devices (VAD). There is no universally accepted protocol for management of the driveline exit site, and daily or thrice weekly dressing change protocols are used at many programs. Our center has utilized a standardized implant procedure and weekly outpatient driveline management protocol since 2011 with low rates of driveline infection.
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