Korean Journal of Nosocomial Infection Control  2013;18(2):33-38

doi:10.14192/kjnic.2013.18.2.33

Comprehensive Approach to Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection.

Pyoeng Gyun CHOE ; Hong Bin KIM

Keywords

Catheter-related infection; Central venous catheter; Comprehensive health care; Prevention

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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.'