Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev 2013; 18(2): 33-38
Published online December 30, 2013 https://doi.org/10.14192/kjnic.2013.18.2.33
Copyright © Korean Society for Healthcare-associated infection Control and Prevention
Pyoeng Gyun Choe1,2, Hong Bin Kim1,3
Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine1, Infection Control Office, Seoul National University Hospital2, Seoul, Infection Control Office, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital3, Seongnam, Korea
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Central lines are indispensable in hospital care. The main complication resulting from their use is central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). CLABSI is one of the most frequent healthcare-associated infections associated with high costs, morbidity, and potential lethality. Recent studies on CLABSI prevention show that a multifaceted approach to improving central line insertion and maintenance practices results in decreased CLABSI rates. The question today, then, is not ‘what to do,’ but ‘how to do it.’
Keywords: Catheter-related infection, Central venous catheter, Comprehensive health care, Prevention
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