Revista chilena de infectología : órgano oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectología
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Rev Chilena Infectol · Oct 2013
Comparative Study[Implementation of an insertion bundle for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections in an Intensive Care Unit in Colombia].
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) related to insertion and device care in intensive care units are frequent and preventable events. ⋯ Implementing a Central Line Insertion Bundle proved to be a useful measure in prevention of CLABSI in our hospital. This strategy could be implemented in other hospitals of similar complexity.