Abstract
Bacteraemia associated with central venous catheter (CVC) usage in acutely ill patients has been shown to increase mortality and morbidity. Acutely ill patients are at a greater risk of infection, underscoring the importance of effective care models. The reporting of the prevalence of catheter related blood stream infections varies widely in the literature with on average five infections per 1,000 catheter days reported.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 49-49 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Australian Nursing Journal |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- bacteremia
- catheterization