| Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection |
| 카테터 관련 균혈증 |
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김지훈ㆍ김성집ㆍ조항주 |
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가톨릭대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실 외상외과 |
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Received: 7 October 2014 • Accepted: 20 October 2014 |
| Abstract |
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Catheter related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is the presence of bacteremia originating from an intravenous catheter. CRBSI increases health care cost, hospital stay, and of course mor-tality. Therefore, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of CRBSI are very important. For prevention of CRBSI, choice of proper insertion location, skin preparation, hand hygiene and use of optimal sterile barrier precautions during insertion are all important. Employing multifaceted approaches including insertion and maintenance practice and feedback to the clinical team are effective means to increase compliance with evidence-based recommended practice. Deciding on catheter removal and systemic antibiotic type and duration based on culture reports are critical to decrease CRBSI mortality. (J Acute Care Surg 2014;4:53-57) |
| Key Words:
Catheter-related infections, Sepsis |
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