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It is usually the result of an infected heart valve, a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), an infected blood clot (suppurative thrombophlebitis), or an infected blood vessel graft. [36] Persistent bacteremia can also occur as part of the infection process of typhoid fever, brucellosis, and bacterial meningitis. Left ...
The problem of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) has gained increasing attention in recent years. [9] They cause a great deal of morbidity (harm) and deaths, and increase health care costs. Those who have a CLABSI have a 2.75 times increased risk of dying compared to those who do not. [10]
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Healthcare-related infections such as (catheter-associated) urinary tract infections and (central-line) associated bloodstream infections can be caused by medical devices such as urinary catheters and central lines. Prudent use is essential in preventing infections associated with these medical devices.
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PICC line), also called a percutaneous indwelling central catheter or longline, [1] is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition) or for administration of substances that should not be done peripherally (e.g ...
Incidence of MRSA central line-associated blood-stream infections as reported by hundreds of intensive care units decreased 50–70% from 2001 to 2007. [128] A separate system tracking all hospital MRSA bloodstream infections found an overall 34% decrease between 2005 and 2008. [128] In 2010, vancomycin was the drug of choice. [4]
Pediatric consideration to reduce incidence of central line infection and dislodgement: Appropriate size and type of catheter for treatment based on child's size of veins, size of catheter for insertion, maturity of pediatric patient and the duration of treatment chronic (> 1 year) or acute (1–10 days). [2] [3] [6]
A central venous catheter and an arterial catheter may be placed for access to the bloodstream and to guide treatment. [9] Other helpful measurements include cardiac output and superior vena cava oxygen saturation. [9]