SCCM Resource Library-We Don't Have It: The Historical Implications in Catheter Technologies and Alternatives Among Resource-Limited ICUs and Infections

We Don't Have It: The Historical Implications in Catheter Technologies and Alternatives Among Resource-Limited ICUs and Infections

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the historical implications of catheter technologies and the challenges faced in resource-limited ICUs. It emphasizes the importance of patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections. The use of different materials for catheters is highlighted, as well as the development of safer and more effective catheter designs over time. The transcript also addresses the issue of healthcare disparities and bias in infection prevention. The speaker mentions strategies such as utilizing tiered approaches for infection prevention and addressing inequities in healthcare. The importance of data collection, collaboration, and diversity in healthcare organizations is highlighted. The transcript concludes by mentioning alternative catheter options and the need for creativity and adaptive solutions to overcome resource limitations and provide equitable patient care.

Asset Subtitle

Infection, Professional Development and Education, Quality and Patient Safety, 2022

Asset Caption

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) cause serious harm in ICUs across the world. Many successful strategies initiated in resource-limited areas have been proven to mitigate infections and are cost-effective. This session will highlight how healthcare systems with disparate levels of resources can apply successful strategies to prevent harm from catheter-based HAIs.

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Infection

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Nosocomial Infection

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2022

Keywords

catheter technologies

patient safety

hospital-acquired infections

healthcare disparities

alternative catheter options

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