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Either your web browser doesn't support Javascript or it is currently turned off. In the latter case, please turn on Javascript support in your web browser and reload this page. Cureus , 06 Oct , 12 10 : e DOI: Delayed decisions or slow central line removal are associated with significant increases in LOS. Central venous catheters CVCs are often essential when caring for critically ill patients, as they allow for the safe administration of intravenous IV medications that cannot be administered peripherally. However, CVCs are potential portals for localized and systemic bloodstream infections. Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections A

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2019 NHSN Training - Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections CLABSI are largely preventable when evidence-based guidelines are followed. However, it is not clear how well these guidelines are followed in intensive care units ICUs in China. Nurses completed online questionnaires regarding their knowledge and practice of evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of CLABSIs from June to July A total of ICU nurses from at least hospitals completed the questionnaires, and were from hospitals in Guangdong Province.

Background

CLABSIs are considered to be largely preventable when evidence-based guidelines for the insertion and maintenance of CVCs are followed [ 5 ], such as hand washing, using full-barrier precautions during central venous catheter insertion, cleaning the skin with chlorhexidine, and removing unnecessary catheters. It has been confirmed that evidence-based interventions can reduce the incidence of CLABSIs [ 8 ], including nursing bundles coupled with education and the commitment of both staff and institutions. Ullman et al. The authors concluded that an overall improvement of knowledge of evidence-based guidelines was needed. Bianco et al. The authors also reported that despite new evidence, many non-evidence-based practices continue.

Introduction

Labeau et al. The questions in Labeau et al. Studies performed in Poland, Australia, and other countries have referenced the questionnaire developed by Labeau et al. This was a cross-sectional descriptive survey study. The selection criteria for the respondents were: 1 nurses worked in the hospital comprehensive ICU, in which patients used central venous catheters; 2 the nurses participated in the maintenance of central venous catheters.

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There were three different sources of respondents. Nurses were also asked to inform other ICU nurses source the study and ask them to complete the questionnaire. All respondents voluntarily participated in the survey, and the questionnaire was collected anonymously.

Completion and return of the questionnaires was considered consent and voluntary participation in this study.

However, after it was found that a few nurses from other provinces were completing the questionnaire, we set a limitation such that only IP addresses locating in Guangdong Province could access the online questionnaire. It was based on the questionnaire developed by Labeau et al. The modifications were made based on several current literature references, and current evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of CLABSIs. It was based on the questionnaire developed by Ullman et al.]