SCCM Resource Library-Catheter-Related Hospital-Acquired Infections in the ICU: Learning From the Past to Shape Our Future

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In this fireside chat on CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection) and CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection), the panelists discuss key areas on the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. They emphasize the importance of preventing the use of all catheters, as well as their alternatives. The panelists are experts in their fields and have worked on various collaborative initiatives to reduce infections related to catheters.<br /><br />The panelists discuss the life cycle of a catheter and the steps involved in preventing infections, such as ensuring sterile insertion and timely removal. They also highlight the use of data to drive effective change in practices. They discuss the importance of using public reported data and communicating it to ICU staff for real-time discussions on patient education and understanding about catheter use.<br /><br />The history of catheters is also discussed, from ancient cultures using various materials to the invention of modern disposable catheters in the 1940s. The panelists emphasize the need for proper care and maintenance of catheters to prevent infections.<br /><br />The panelists address questions from the audience, covering topics such as the use of bladder ultrasounds, the role of data in driving improvement, the use of impregnated or coated urinary catheters, and the prevention of infections in patients on long-term VV ECMO (veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) support.<br /><br />Overall, the fireside chat provides valuable insights and recommendations for preventing hospital-acquired infections related to catheters, highlighting the importance of data-driven practices and continuous improvement efforts.

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Infection, Procedures, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate challenges in data definitions and reveal how data presentation may impact and effect change
Elucidate the biggest cultural challenges that impact infection safety in critical care as well as compare and contrast approaches that overcome cultural barriers
Explain the multiple issues with inappropriate culturing, antibiotic stewardship, and the Urobiome and outline evidence based tactics for Electronic Medical Records to successfully reduced inappropriate culturing in Intensive Care Units
Differentiate which routine care practices contribute to increased catheter associated infections and describe the science and process practices to improve catheter related outcomes

Interactive Panel Discussion Linda R. Greene, William S. Miles, Patricia J. Posa, Kathleen M. Vollman

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Area Infection

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Catheters

Year 2021

Keywords

CAUTI

CLABSI

hospital-acquired infections

catheters

alternatives

sterile insertion

timely removal

data-driven practices

patient education

bladder ultrasounds

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