Preventing Peripheral IV Line Associated Infections

Dr. Sanoop Kumar Sherin Sabu., M.D.(Int Med), FCPM

•Preventing IV Catheter Associated Infections Intravascular (IV) catheters are used a lot in healthcare.

•However they are associated with the risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs).

•Bloodstream Infections (BSIs) are caused by microorganisms that colonize the:

  • • External surface of the IV device
  • •Fluid pathway when the device is inserted
  • •Fluid pathway when the device is handled after insertion

•These serious infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare cost

IV site associated infection is a very common thing in inpatient management.

Read the pdf attached to know how you can prevent it.

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