PSA
joyokachi
preventpowerpoint.pptxPrevent Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections Nursing Research: 01/2021
Central Line blood stream infections- occur when bacteria or viruses enter the blood stream.
Hospital acquired infections- 1.7 million patients a year/ 99,000 deaths a year
Prevention of CLABSI’s:
Hand Hygiene- #1
Maximize sterility- don cap, masks and sterile gloves
Use curos caps when site not used
Daily central line assessments
Change dressing every 5-7 days
References:
Curlej, M. H., & Katrancha, E. (2016). One Rural Hospitalʼs Experience Implementing the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Guidelines to Decrease Central Line Infections. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 23(5), 290–297. doi:10.1097/jtn.0000000000000235
Research Article: One Rural Hospital's Experience Implementing the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Guidelines to Decrease Central Line Infections. This is a quantitative study to decrease CLABSI’s rates.
Signs and Symptoms: Fever, chills, hypotension, positive blood culture
Conclusion:
The implementation of the SHEA method has resulted in significant reduction rate of CLABSI’s
