Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

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18m
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Lecture Overview

A serious, preventable complication associated with vascular access is infection. For instance, Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) are hospital-acquired infections that can lead to sepsis. This session reviews the key considerations that relate to the safe management of vascular access devices, with a focus on the prevention of CLABSI.
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CPD time18m
First Published01 March 2019
Updated01 March 2019
Expires
30 August 2024
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Topics
Clinical Assessment
Infection Prevention and Control
Infectious Diseases
Patient Safety