WHO releases first global guidelines to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections.
World Health Organization (WHO) releases first global guidelines to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections. Up to 70% of hospital inpatients require peripherally inserted catheters (PIVCs), with poor practices in insertion, maintenance, and removal leading to severe conditions like sepsis and complications in major organs. The WHO aims to reduce infection risks and improve patient outcomes.
May 09, 2024
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