Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Publication Date: March 3, 2022

Key Points

Key Points

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections in infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and contribute to substantial morbidity and mortality.

Management

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...able 1. Recommenda...

...NICU patients who are likely to benefit from...

...ency of CVC dressing changes in NICU i...

...Use of CHG-impregnated sponges or other CHG-imp...

...alcohol disinfectant caps in the NICU: NICUs...

5. Risks vs. benefits of CHG bathing NICU patie...

...strategies for minimizing central line en...

7. Implementation of prophylactic antimicrobia...

...on of prophylactic antimicrobials to a N...

...Practical considerations for the implementation o...

...hreshold to consider implementing addition...

...bundle elements, above and beyond those...


...CDC Checklist for Prevention of CLABSIa...

...on☐ Perform hand hygiene before...

...ce☐ Perform hand hygiene. ☐ Bathe i...


...iderations for Use of Lock Therapies in NICU Pati...

...Antimicrobial Lock TherapyOptimal Procedu...

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...es of Antimicrobial Locksa Rarely used since remov...


.... Antimicrobial Lock Implementation

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...ssing Fill or Priming Volume of Existing...


...l VAT Training, Evaluation, and Resp...

...After receiving training, who may b...