CHG compatibility and CRBSI Reduction: Does it Matter?

CLABSI, Detachol Adhesive Remover, Healthcare Education, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive

The last blog began a 3-part series focusing on catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). We saw that as vascular catheter use has increased, bloodstream infections have become a costly complication of health care. We also reviewed how preventing dressing disruption with Mastisol Liquid Adhesive® reduces the likelihood of dressing displacement and minimizes the risk of infection.…

CRBSIs: Reduce Infection Risks by Maintaining Integrity of Vascular Access Device Dressings

CLABSI, Healthcare Education, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive

This is the first of a 3-part series focusing on catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). As catheter use increases, bloodstream infections (BSIs) resulting from intravascular catheters have become a costly complication of health care. To start, the terms CRBSI and central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) are often used interchangeably to describe intravascular device (IVD)–related bloodstream infections.…