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Preventing central line - associated bloodstream infections: The CLABSI Bundle 1. Do central Lines Cause bloodstream Infections? central venous catheters (CVCs) disrupt the integrity of the skin, making infection with bacteria and/or fungi possible. Infection may spread to the bloodstream and hemodynamic changes and organ dysfunction (severe sepsis) may ensue. Approximately 90% of the catheter-related bloodstream infections (BSIs) occur with CVCs. Maki DG. Infections due to infusion therapy. In: Hospital Infections, Third Edition, Bennett JV, Brachman PS (eds), Little, Brown, Boston 1992. Incidence and Risk 48% of ICU patients have central venous catheters, accounting for 15. million central venous catheter-days per year in ICUs. The case fatality rate for catheter- related bloodstream infections approaches 20%.
Central Line Associated BSI’s (CLABSI) are Costly & Prolong Care! Attributable cost per bloodstream infection is estimated to be $3,700 to $29,000.
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