title: Preventing central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection.
abstract: Nurses should be able to apply evidence-based practice in a way that is appropriate for the individual patient. This article discusses one area, the incidence of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection in acute care, to examine the available evidence and identify ways in which this evidence can be applied to practice. Research indicates that implementing best practice at the time of insertion is a principal determinant in minimising the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection.
authors.affiliation: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, England.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*
keywords: Anaesthesia; bacteraemia; central venous catheter; critical care; infection; infection control and prevention; vascular access