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In healthcare, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major and

avoidable cause of injury, especially in high-acuity settings like intensive care units (ICU
s).
When bacteria enter the bloodstream through a central venous catheter, CLABSIs happe
n. These infections can have serious repercussions, such as increased morbidity and mo
rtality, longer hospital stays, and higher medical expenses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CLABSIs are one of t
he most serious kinds of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and pose a serious risk
to intensive care unit (ICU) patients, who often need prolonged central venous catheteri
zation because of their urgent medical requirements (CDC, Patients in a cardiac intensiv
e care unit are more susceptible to infections because of things like weakened immune
systems, the difficulty of heart surgery, and extended hospital stays.
The methods and evidence-based interventions utilized to address this infection risk are
the main focus of this essay's critical evaluation of CLABSI prevention in the specialized
setting of a cardiac intensive care unit.
Qatar's national healthcare plan, which places a high priority on patient safety and infec
tion control to enhance service quality and conform to international standards establish
ed by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC, highlights the n
ecessity of a strict approach to CLABSI prevention (MoPH, 2020).).

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