Central line-associated bloodstream infection
Topic: Infection control
A bloodstream infection in a client with a central venous catheter that is not explained by another source; a serious and costly healthcare-associated infection. The prevention bundle covers maximal sterile barriers and chlorhexidine skin antisepsis at insertion, appropriate site selection, scrubbing the hub before every access, keeping the dressing clean and dry, and reviewing the need for the line every day.
- Also known as:
- CLABSI
What does Central line-associated bloodstream infection mean?
Central line-associated bloodstream infection is part of the Infection control topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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