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Dressing and securement methods for each study group. SPU + SSD, standard polyurethane dressing plus a sutureless securement device plus chlorhexidine-gluconate impregnated discs; PAL + CHG + Tape, polyurethane with absorbent lattice pad adhesive plus non-woven tape plus chlorhexidine-gluconate impregnated discs; CSD + CHG, combination securement dressing plus chlorhexidine-gluconate impregnated discs; TA + SPU, tissue adhesive plus standard polyurethane dressing