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- Title
Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections.
- Authors
Patel, Payal K.
- Abstract
Objective: Jo review prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Method: Review of the literature. Results: Evidence-based prevention practices include ensuring hand hygiene before the procedure, using maximal sterile barrier precautions, cleaning the skin with alcoholic Chlorhexidine before central line insertion, avoiding the femoral site for insertion, and removing unneeded catheters. Conclusion: For continued success in CLABSI prevention, best practices should be followed and patient safety should be emphasized.
- Subjects
BACTEREMIA; PREVENTION of bloodborne infections; CROSS infection prevention; CHLORHEXIDINE; CATHETER-related infections; ASEPSIS &; antisepsis; PREVENTION of communicable diseases; HAND washing; HOSPITAL care; INTENSIVE care units; EVIDENCE-based medicine; CENTRAL venous catheters; DISEASE risk factors; THERAPEUTICS; INFECTION prevention
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 2018, Vol 25, Issue 6, p273
- ISSN
1079-6533
- Publication type
Article