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    • Central Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection ...

      Many hospitalized patients require the placement of central line catheters. These patients are at risk for development of central venous catheter associated blood stream infection (CVCBSI) and complications which increase morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The purpose of this policy is to outline the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that Facility shall follow to reduce the ...

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    • [DOC File]ViaHealth Home Care Infection Report

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      Infection Present on SOC date? Yes No . New infection/ symptoms. identified on (date). Description: _____ TYPE/DESCRIPTION OF INFECTION. Vital Signs: T P R BP (Surgical Site/Surgical Wound ( Peripheral IV (IVAD ( PICC ( Tunneled Catheter ( Temporary Central Line. Location: ( Redness: ( Drainage: ( Blisters:

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    • [DOCX File]SDCOE

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      PICC (Central Line): A break in the line/dislodgement/removal -clear fluid or blood leaking from central line tubing. Bright red bleeding anywhere around central line site.

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    • [DOC File]PNEUMONIA

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      Intravascular devices: Patients who have in-dwelling intravascular devices such as a percutaneous in-dwelling central catheter (commonly called a PICC line) can develop pneumonia because the PICC line allows microorganisms access to the bloodstream.

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    • [DOC File]PICC LINE - Queen's School of Medicine

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      It is important that post insertion, all patients be monitored for signs and symptoms of local and systemic infection. Additionally, the site should be continually inspected for bleeding, drainage, hematoma, or seroma. PICC line (red) inserted through the basilic vein and advanced to …

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    • Guidelines for the Management of Possible Infection in a ...

      If line is to be retained give intravenous antibiotics via the CVC according to neutropenic sepsis policy. If the line is the likely source of infection add vancomycin empirically until culture results available. Antibiotic lock therapy could be considered if there is evidence of a …

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    • [DOC File]Guideline for the Insertion, Management, Replacement and ...

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      Resolution of signs or symptoms of infection following line removal provides circumstantial evidence of a line-related infection; however culture of the tip following removal of the device may give a definitive answer. ... Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) – Soft, flexible central venous catheter inserted into an extremity ...

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    • PICC Complication Management

      The tip of the PICC is out of the SVC – in the brachiocephalic, subclavian, axillary or peripheral vein. IF THE PICC IS NO LONGER REQUIRED – REMOVE.DO NOT USE LINE: Refer to PICC placer to consider exchange over a wire if no signs of thrombosis or infection. PICC can stay in situ for 2 or 3 days awaiting this procedure.

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