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Fig. 4 | Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control

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From: Documentation of adherence to infection prevention best practice in patient records: a mixed-methods investigation

Fig. 4

Documentation of catheter-related bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) prevention standard adherence. Ad 1., list of institutionally accepted indications: prolonged administration of circulatory drugs, administration of high osmolar substances, administration of infusions and drugs irritating the veins, measurement of venous O2 and pressure, semi-recumbent position in neurosurgery (air embolism prophylaxis), foreseeable intravenous therapy of > 2 weeks if peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) contraindicated, very difficult vein conditions and repeated punctures; ad 7., only one catheter was inserted in emergency situation; ad 10., three patients did not fulfil the criteria of moist or non-intact dressing; ad 12., in one case, no film dressing was used. *Infection prevention standards with ≥ 75% conclusive documentation. **Skin asepsis requires chlorhexidine/alcohol 2%. ***Specific situations were: 6 h after transfusion; every 8 h with lipid solution; every 24 h with parenteral nutrition. ****This includes not speaking or wearing a mask. PICC, peripherally inserted central catheters

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