Prevention of Vascular Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections

a review

The lecture duration is 16min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
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Claire Rickard
Conjoint Professor of Infection Prevention and Vascular Access at The University of Queensland and Metro North Hospitals and Health Service in Brisbane, Australia
Lecture Summary

Bloodstream infections (BSI) are the most deadly healthcare associated infections, and 35% of these are caused by intravenous (IV) therapy through various types of IV catheter. Such ‘catheter-associated BSI (CABSI)’ substantially increase risk of death, prolong ICU and hospital stay, and healthcare costs. Nurses are responsible for many aspects of catheter insertion, management, troubleshooting, and removal. To prevent CABSI, we must deny microorganisms entry into the blood via both the: (1) catheter insertion site, and (2) internal catheter lumen. This presentation reviews the concept of CABSI, core fundamentals of infection prevention, and reviews recent evidence from large randomised controlled trials.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses
Critical Care Doctors

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the pathogenesis, definition, and impact of CABSI
  • Demonstrate confidence in effective fundamental infection prevention strategies
  • Appreciate the evolving science of CABSI prevention

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