Prevention of Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections
Naomi P. O’Grady
Abstract
The author reviews the patient, provider, and device factors that contribute to central line–associated bloodstream infections and discusses preventive strategies.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCentral lineBloodstream infectionIntensive care medicineMEDLINEBacteremiaMicrobiologyAntibioticsPolitical scienceBiologyLawCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management