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Minimizing catheter-related bloodstream infections: one unit's approach.

Gwinnett Medical Center, Gwinnett Women's Pavilion, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, USA.
Advances in Neonatal Care 10/2009; 9(5):209-26; quiz 227-8. DOI:10.1097/01.ANC.0000361183.81612.ec pp.209-26; quiz 227-8
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is the most common complication related to peripherally inserted central catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit. CRBSIs are responsible for many morbidities and mortalities occurring in special care nurseries. However, these vascular access devices are an essential aspect of neonatal care and therefore are indispensable. To minimize CRBSI incidences and improve patient outcomes, objectives must be established to focus on the prevention of these potentially life-threatening infections. This article identifies the interventions incorporated by our facility to prevent nosocomial bloodstream infections.

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Keywords

Catheter-related bloodstream infection
 
central catheters
 
common complication
 
CRBSI
 
CRBSIs
 
life-threatening infections
 
minimize CRBSI incidences
 
mortalities
 
neonatal care
 
neonatal intensive care unit
 
nosocomial bloodstream infections
 
patient outcomes
 
vascular access devices