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#285: How Nurses Prevent Central Line Infections

#285: How Nurses Prevent Central Line Infections

FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX


#285: How Nurses Prevent Central Line Infections

FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occur when pathogens invade the bloodstream via a central venous catheter (CVC).

Key points in this episode:

Explanation of different types of central lines and their associated infection risk
Infection risk during CVC insertion
Ongoing care of a central line to prevent infection
Standards for CVC dressing changes
The signs of a central line infection
How a central line infection is treated

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Released:
May 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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