CLABSI Risks a Mystery for More Than 50% of Patients

Central line-associated bloodstream infection is not among healthcare risks of which patients are highly aware, according to a study published in The American Journal of Infection Control.

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Researchers surveyed a group of patients to determine general awareness and knowledge of risks and symptoms associated with CLABSI.

Read the full article on Becker’s Hospital Review.

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