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Analysis of survival for patients in relation to central venous catheter and nosocomial blood stream infections: A case study of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
Activity Title | Analysis of survival for patients in relation to central venous catheter and nosocomial blood stream infections: A case study of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi |
Details | Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a type of infection that affects patients who utilize central venous catheter (CVC) during their hospitalization. CVC refers to any central venous access device inserted into the internal jugular, subclavian or femoral vein that terminates in the inferior vena cava or right atrium. According to The Joint Commission (2012), there are a variety of CVCs available in various sizes as well as different catheter materials, for example CVCs can be single or multi-lumen (double, triple or quadruple lumen). Another categorization by design classifies them as tunnelled catheters, non-tunnelled catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters and implantable ports. Healthcare associated infection (HAI) refers to infections that occur in the course of healthcare management in any setting, more specifically, the infections acquired during hospitalization are referred to as nosocomial infections. Several studies have linked CLABSIs to prolo... |
Competence | Cardiology |
Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
Event Time | 12:15 PM |
Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
Cost (UGX) | 0 |
CPD Points | 1 |
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