Central Line Related Blood stream Infection (CLR-BSI): Difference between revisions
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#'''Is a dialysis catheter considered a central line since it isn't used for infusion?''' | #'''Is a dialysis catheter considered a central line since it isn't used for infusion?''' | ||
#*''A dialysis catheter is considered a central line if it meets the definition of a central line. It is used for infusion of the patient's own blood.'' | #*''A dialysis catheter is considered a central line if it meets the definition of a central line. It is used for infusion of the patient's own blood.'' | ||
#'''If a patient is admitted to the ICU with a central line in place, is it counted in the central line days''' | #'''If a patient is admitted to the ICU with a central line in place, is it counted in the central line days''' | ||
#*''Yes'' | #*''Yes'' | ||