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CLABSI

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occur when pathogens enter the bloodstream through a central line, which is a catheter inserted into a large vein near the heart. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, and various gram-negative bacteria. Treatment options vary based on the specific pathogen and may include antibiotics such as vancomycin, cefazolin, and daptomycin.

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CLABSI

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occur when pathogens enter the bloodstream through a central line, which is a catheter inserted into a large vein near the heart. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, and various gram-negative bacteria. Treatment options vary based on the specific pathogen and may include antibiotics such as vancomycin, cefazolin, and daptomycin.

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Antibiotics for central line-

associated bloodstream
infection (CLABSI)

What is a central line


A central line, sometimes referred to as a central
venous catheter,central lines are unusual because
they are inserted into a large vein near the heart, can
stay there for weeks or months, and have a far higher
risk of developing a serious infection.

What pathogens cause What is a central line-associated


CLABSI bloodstream infection?
A central line-associated bloodstream
Staphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus
infection (CLABSI) is a serious infection that
,Methicillin-resistant
occurs when germs (usually bacteria or
staphylococcus,Klebsiella,
Enterobacter,Pseudomonas,E.coli viruses) enter the bloodstream through the
,Acinetobacter central line.

Clinical Treatments
manifestations parenteral vancomycin for
MRSA
Fever parenteral cefazolin or
chills
nafcillin for stapylococci
the patient is
for VRE use daptomycin
immunocompromised that
suffer from sepsis echinocandins for candidemia
(altered mental status, hypotension, IV fluconazole
lethargy, fatigue). Risk of pseudomonas is low,
Exit site examination to look for use ceftriaxone
signs of inflammation of
in patient with critical illness
tunneled catheters
Patients may report pain, use combination of beta
swelling, or discharge from the lactam (lactamase inhibitor)
exit site and aminoglycoside

Name: Mohamed ElSadek Mohamed Ahmed


ID: A20000752
Serial Number: 29
Under Supervision of: Prof. Dr. Walid Elkhatib

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