SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
BSN
Minor
Chemistry
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
BSN
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Neely Chandler
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Infection and the risk thereof is one of the major concerns regarding patient outcomes in the health care facility. One of the interventions with the highest causes of infection is the use of central lines. These lines provide necessary venous access for medication administration but can cause infections called CLABSI or Central Line Acquired Bacterial Infection. The purpose of our article was to research CLABSI prevention methods and provide a new policy using these safe effective methods. These new methods include the use of stat locks for central line securement, using antimicrobial lines, and flushing/locking the central line with a vancomycin-heparin solution. These methods have been researched and studied using meta-analysis in order to validate their effectiveness.
Spring Scholars Week 2023 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Included in
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Critical Care Nursing Commons, Interprofessional Education Commons
CLABSI Prevention Methods
Infection and the risk thereof is one of the major concerns regarding patient outcomes in the health care facility. One of the interventions with the highest causes of infection is the use of central lines. These lines provide necessary venous access for medication administration but can cause infections called CLABSI or Central Line Acquired Bacterial Infection. The purpose of our article was to research CLABSI prevention methods and provide a new policy using these safe effective methods. These new methods include the use of stat locks for central line securement, using antimicrobial lines, and flushing/locking the central line with a vancomycin-heparin solution. These methods have been researched and studied using meta-analysis in order to validate their effectiveness.