During central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein, which measure provides the greatest reduction in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Full sterile barrier precautions and chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
Answer: Full sterile barrier precautions and chlorhexidine skin antisepsis.
Why not the others: Prophylactic antibiotics do not prevent CRBSI and promote resistant pathogens; Topical antibiotic ointment promotes fungal colonisation and impairs dressing adherence; Routine scheduled catheter exchanges increase mechanical complications without reducing infection rates.
Why not the others: Prophylactic antibiotics do not prevent CRBSI and promote resistant pathogens; Topical antibiotic ointment promotes fungal colonisation and impairs dressing adherence; Routine scheduled catheter exchanges increase mechanical complications without reducing infection rates.
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