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• An infection that spreads through the blood from its origin, the insertion site of the central line.

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  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). (n.d.). Glossary of HAI Terms. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

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  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). dph.georgia.gov. Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi (accessed: March 28, 2023).

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  "Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)." Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

• Central line-associated bloodstream infections can result if an intravenous catheter is inserted incorrectly or not cared for properly.

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  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). (n.d.). HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). www.cdc.gov. HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)." HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

• The National Healthcare Safety Network defines a CLABSI as a primary bloodstream infection in a patient that had a central line in place, at the time of or within, 48-hours before the development of the bloodstream infection.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). (n.d.). HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). www.cdc.gov. HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. CDC. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)." HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. CDC. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

• An infection that spreads through the blood from its origin on a central line.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). www.doh.wa.gov. Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)." Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-clabsi.

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