Comparison of Two New Generations Dressings in Intensive Care Unit

Comparison Between Two New Generation Dressings in the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter Related Complications in Intensive Care Units

Intravascular devices in intensive care units are often associated to complications. The investigators estimate that 23.5% of catheters placed and used in intensive care are subject to at least one complication; the goal is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new Tegaderm ™ IV Advanced dressings to achieve a decrease of 35% in the number of complications associated with intravascular catheters in intensive care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over 18 years with a central venous catheter, an arterial catheter, a hemodialysis catheter, a Swan Ganz catheter or a peripheral catheter inserted in the ICU or within the 24 before their arrival at the ICU in another ICU setting.
• Patients benefiting from the social security protection.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years of age,
• Patients having known allergy or sensitivity to adhesive dressing materials