Examining CLABSI rates by central-line type

• Main Authors: Lauren DiBiase (Author), Shelley Summerlin-Long (Author), Lisa Stancill (Author), Emily Sickbert-Bennett Vavalle (Author), Lisa Teal (Author), David Weber (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are linked to increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospital stays, and significantly higher healthcare costs. Infection prevention guidelines recommend line placement in specific insertion locations over others because of the...