#285: How Nurses Prevent Central Line Infections

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🗓️ 11 May 2023

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occur when pathogens invade the bloodstream via a central venous catheter (CVC). Key points in this episode: * Explanation of different types of central lines and their associated infection risk * Infection risk during CVC insertion * Ongoing care of a central line to prevent infection * Standards for CVC dressing changes * The signs of a central line infection * How a central line infection is treated Learn more about IV therapy in Bulletproof IV Medication Administration: Episode 183 Read the article and view references here. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) __________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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