Bundle care, Central line associated bloodstream infection

Bundle care, Central line associated bloodstream infection

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  CLABSI Central Line Associated BloodstreamInfections Amrutha P, Nursing officer, Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore.
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  INTRODUCTION A CLABSI isa serious infection that occurs when microbes enter the bloodstream through a central line. Central line: also called central venous access device It Is a long, thin, flexible tube used to givemedicines, fluids, nutrients, or blood products overa long period of time, usually several weeksor more.
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  CLABSI Can lead toserious consequences such as: • Shock • Multiple organ failure • DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulopathies) • BSI can be cause by all microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Bacteria cause majority BSI.
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  Tpes of bloodstreaminfections (BSI) Intravascular Extra vascular
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  Factors contributing toinitiation of BSI ▪ Immunosupression ▪ Use of broad spectrum antimicrobial bacteria. ▪ Invasive procedures or extensive surgeries- allowing bacteria to access the blood. ▪ Prolonged survival of debilitated patients.
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  Best way toprevent CLABSI HANDWASH