The Management of Central Venous Catheters and Infection Control: Is it Time to Change Our Approach?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Langton, H
- Source
- Journal of Perioperative Practice; June 2014, Vol. 24 Issue: 6 p141-146, 6p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 17504589
Catheter related bloodstream infections (CR-BSIs) can lead to a number of serious conditions for the patient, including death. There is much recent evidence both in the UK and abroad which identifies the sources of CR-BSIs, yet they continue to occur. This article seeks to review some of the current evidence in relation to the prevention of CR-BSIs at insertion point.