Author/Editor		Kompan, Lidija; Gaspari, Lea; Dolinšek, Mojca
Title		Načela preprečevanja okužb v povezavi z žilnimi pristopi
Translated title		Principles of intravascular catheter infection prevention
Type		članek
Source		In: Lužnik-Bufon T, Gubina M, editors. Zbornik predavanj Bolnišnične okužbe 2003; 2003; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Sekcija za klinično mikrobiologijo in hospitalne infekcije,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 83-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Intravascular catheters are used with increasing frequency; therefore, catheter infections are many. They are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and duration of hospital stay. Risk factors in the development of catheter colonisation and subsequent bloodstream infection include patient and treatment-related factors. Infection rate is influenced by the lack of asepsis during catheter insertion, frequent manipulation of the catheter and prolonged catheter indwelling time. The most important factor is catheter care after placement. Moreover, catheter material, insertion place, infusion system treatment and infusions also influence it. Reducing the catheter infection rates therefore requires a multiple-strategy approach. Strict guidelines and protocols for the catheter insertion, care, and maintenance should be applied and continuous personnel education performed.
Descriptors		CATHETERIZATION, PERIPHERAL CATHETERS, INDWELLING CROSS INFECTION SEPSIS