Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · Dec 2020
Nurses and physicians knowledge of guidelines for preventing catheter-related blood stream infections.
Catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is considered a major challenge for health care providers working in intensive care units. ⋯ The results of the current study suggest the need for regular assessment of physicians' and nurses' knowledge and skills with regard to central venous catheter insertion and maintenance care. Based on this assessment and using the best available evidence, training programmes on the prevention of CRBSI should be developed. Courses might be online, face to face, or using high fidelity simulation. Finally, regular observation and evaluation of compliance with the CRBSI guidelines in daily clinical practice is needed.