Infection, Delirium, and Homicide
In April, I covered delirium and noted that there are many underlying etiologies that can cause it. One such etiology is infection. Infection and our body Our bodies are constantly fighting infections. Our skin is the first barrier, but we are often exposed to pathogens through open wounds, our respiratory system, or our mouths. Most […]
Treatment of CLABSI
This is the final post for CLABSI and we finish up this month’s topic by covering the appropriate treatment for these severe infections – sign up for our newsletter so you can see the whole thing tied together and ensure you don’t miss next month’s topic! When a CLABSI is diagnosed, the catheter should […]
CLABSI Prevention – What’s the patient’s responsibility?
Patients should be knowledgeable about their own care and proactive in both their education and treatment. Read about what they can do here.
CLABSI Prevention – What’s the healthcare provider’s responsibility?
Strict attention to infection control practices is standard of care to any preventive strategy to central line infections. This responsibility for prevention falls on healthcare providers as well as patients who have central lines in place. This week we will focus on the responsibility of the healthcare providers. Stay tuned next week for the patient’s […]
Central Line Infections – How do we diagnose CLABSI?
The “CDC surveillance definition” of a blood stream infection that is lab-confirmed requires a positive blood culture in a person in which the organism cannot be related to an infection at another site.
