Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention in the ICU: CCM Critical Content

Summary

An SCCM Critical Care Medicine editorial discussion with Drs Gottlieb and Hager on preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection in the ICU, including its impact on patient outcomes and why prevention should be prioritised. It links to a related paper comparing blood culture contamination rates between initial central venous puncture and catheter hub sampling.