The Relationship Between Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections and Extended Intravenous Solution Hang Times

This article examined the relationship between extended hang times of nonadditive IV solutions and incidence of CLABSIs in intensive and general practice inpatient units in a quaternary care setting. The incidence of CLABSIs with extended hang times of up to 96 hours, of nonadditive IV solutions, has demonstrated that significant changes in CLABSIs were not evident.
Source: Journal of Infusion Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research