In this CE Podcast, Judy Thompson interviews Nicole Marsh, Amanda Corley, Evan Alexandrou, and Tricia Kleidon about their recently published STICKY Trial, a randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of a medical liquid adhesive to improve dressing adherence for internal jugular central venous catheters in critically ill patients.
The discussion explores the clinical challenges associated with jugular central venous catheter securement, the impact of dressing failure on patient outcomes, and how evidence-based technologies may help reduce vascular access complications in the ICU setting. The faculty also reviews the design, findings, and clinical implications of the STICKY Trial and discusses how these results may influence future vascular access practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the clinical risks associated with dressing failure for internal jugular central venous catheters (CVCs)
- Describe the design and methodology of the STICKY Trial randomized controlled study
- Review the key findings demonstrating reduced dressing failure and fewer dressing changes with the use of medical liquid adhesive
- Discuss the potential implications for patient safety, vascular access outcomes, clinical practice, and future research aimed at improving vascular access care and maintenance practices
This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education through August 17, 2026. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.
