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Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update.

June 22, 2022

Buetti N, Marschall J, Drees M, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43(5):553-569.

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a target of safety improvement initiatives, as they are common and harmful. This guideline provides an update on recommended steps for organizations to support the implementation of CLASBI reduction efforts.

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