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Preventing Bloodstream Infections: For patients who have central line catheters - 03/2020

Preventing Bloodstream Infections: For patients who have central line catheters
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Abstract

This handout explains central line catheters, and how to reduce the risk of infection. Included are signs, prevention, and treatment of infections.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
03/2020
Print Abstract
General Subject
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Blood Diseases and Disorders
Catheter-related Infections
Catheterization
Infection
Infection Control
Signs and Symptoms
Languages
English
Record ID
3669