Infection Prevention Bundles

Infection & Sepsis · ICU Decoded chapter 41 · Free in full

Cited to SHEA/IDSA compendium.

Key points

CLABSI prevention: hand hygiene, maximal barrier for line placement, chlorhexidine prep, subclavian preference, and daily line-necessity review.
CAUTI bundle: avoid catheters, keep drainage closed, remove early.
VAP is reduced by oral care with chlorhexidine plus head elevation.
Stewardship: de-escalate at 48–72 h, shortest effective courses.
SHEA/IDSA 2022: daily chlorhexidine baths and chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings for central lines.

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