Flashcards in Catheter Associated Infections Deck (6)
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What is phlebitis?
Induration or erythema, warmth, and pain or tenderness around catheter exit site
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What is a tunnel infection?
Tenderness, erythema, and/or induration > 2 cm from catheter exit site, along the SQ tract of a catheter
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What are sources of catheter related infections?
1. Operator
2. Skin flora
3. Contamination of catheter hub and lumen
4. Contamination of substance infused
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What is the major source of CAI?
Skin flora
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What are the risk factors for CAI?
1. Loss of skin integrity
2. Underlying disease
3. Thrombogenicity
4. # of catheter lumens
5. Lack of IV team
6. Duration of placement
7. Emergent line placement
8. Location of catheter
9. Nursing staff variables
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