title: Minimising risk in the use of central lines.
abstract: Central lines are inserted for a number of clinical reasons, including to measure central venous pressure and the regular administration of intravenous drugs. One of their benefits is that several treatments can be given simultaneously. However, they are invasive and tend to leave patients prone to infection, so careful management is vital. This article focuses on the risk of infection, particularly of the bloodstream.
authors: Health Protection Scotland.
authors: Heather
authors: H
authors: Murdoch
authors: Ann
authors: A
authors: Paterson
authors: Claire
authors: C
authors: Kilpatrick
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012308:Risk Management; D006113:United Kingdom