Catheter Infections Flashcards

1
Q

Prescence of indwelling catheter is RF for?

A

Nosocomial bactermia

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2
Q

Places of contamination

A
Infused stuff
Hub
Skin
Device prior to insert
Blood from local infxn
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3
Q

RF

A
Prolong catheter
Freq manipulation
Improper technique
Number of catheter lumens
Location
Heavy skin colonization
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4
Q

Location likelihood of contamination

A

Subclavian<femoral

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