title: Reducing infection associated with central venous access devices.
abstract: Catheter-related bloodstream infection is a recognised complication associated with central venous access devices, and increases patient morbidity and mortality. The national evidence-based epic2 guidelines remain the most comprehensive guidance on the prevention of infection associated with central venous access devices. This article discusses how evidence-based care can reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London. katie.scales@imperial.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Scales
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007318:Inservice Training; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D006113:United Kingdom