Abstract
Central lines are useful medical devices commonly used in the intensive care units (ICUs), whereas central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is also a common nosocomial infection in the ICUs. CLABSI may increase the use of antibiotics, hospital days, medical costs, and even the mortality rate. Therefore, developing and implementing adequate infection control measures to prevent CLABSI is always an important clinical question.
Highlights
Central lines are useful medical devices commonly used in the intensive care units (ICUs), whereas central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a common nosocomial infection in the ICUs
In this study, we investigated the effect of implementing bundle care for bloodstream infection (BC-BSI) in medical ICUs on reducing CLABSI
After the implementation of BC-BSI, the rate of CLABSI decreased from 5.45‰ to 4.25‰ and the use of central lines decreased from 59.60% to 55.55%
Summary
Central lines are useful medical devices commonly used in the intensive care units (ICUs), whereas central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a common nosocomial infection in the ICUs. The effect of bundle care on central line associated bloodstream infections in two medical ICUS From 3rd International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC 2015) Geneva, Switzerland.
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