A Lurking Danger: A 'Bundle' Of Safety Measures Available To Fight Central Line Infections

Course overview

This program will inform nurses of the severity and causes of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections and to describe the Central Line Bundle, a group of evidence-based interventions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: describe the severity of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections, explain the causes and risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections, and name the five components of the Central Line Bundle.