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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%. Mermel LA. Ann Int Med. 2000;132: 391-402. Soufir L et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1999 Jun;20(6):396-401. central line associated BSI's (CLABSI) are Costly & Prolong Care !
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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