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The skin provides a natural, occlusive protective barrier for the body. During the placement of a catheter, the skin is penetrated, causing a break in this protective barrier. Because of this break in the skin, it is essential to maintain a sterile dressing over the insertion site to reduce the risk of environmental and bacterial contamination. The dressing serves several purposes including: