Catheter Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Prescence of indwelling catheter is RF for?
A
Nosocomial bactermia
2
Q
Places of contamination
A
Infused stuff Hub Skin Device prior to insert Blood from local infxn
3
Q
RF
A
Prolong catheter Freq manipulation Improper technique Number of catheter lumens Location Heavy skin colonization
4
Q
Location likelihood of contamination
A
Subclavian<femoral