Vascular catheter insertion is the most common procedure in hospitalized patients. 1
Intravascular catheters are used in a wide range of clinical settings for treatment including …

Intravascular (IV) catheters, which include peripheral and midline venous catheters,
subcutaneously tunneled and nontunneled central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally …

Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are among the most common adverse events that
occur during hospital admissions. Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are an important cause of …

Background Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most
common hospital-acquired infections and can lead to increased patient morbidity and …

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) remain an important
preventable healthcare-associated infection with a 2020 rate of 0.87 (per 1,000 central line …

Importance National Healthcare Safety Network methods for central line–associated
bloodstream infection (CLABSI) surveillance do not account for potential additive risk for …

With the growing recognition of the preventability of catheter-related bloodstream infections
(CRBSIs), reducing the number of CRBSIs acquired in health care facilities has become an …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The intent …

Background Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) remain a critical and
possibly fatal outcome of hospitalization. Use of central venous catheter (CVC) bundles can …

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a preventable
medical condition that results in increased patient morbidity and mortality. We describe the …