Comprehensive Approach to Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection.
10.14192/kjnic.2013.18.2.33
- Author:
Pyoeng Gyun CHOE
;
Hong Bin KIM
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Catheter-related infection;
Central venous catheter;
Comprehensive health care;
Prevention
- MeSH:
Catheter-Related Infections;
Central Venous Catheters;
Comprehensive Health Care
- From:Korean Journal of Nosocomial Infection Control
2013;18(2):33-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Central lines are indispensable in hospital care. The main complication resulting from their use is central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). CLABSI is one of the most frequent healthcare-associated infections associated with high costs, morbidity, and potential lethality. Recent studies on CLABSI prevention show that a multifaceted approach to improving central line insertion and maintenance practices results in decreased CLABSI rates. The question today, then, is not 'what to do,' but 'how to do it.'
