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Peripheral Line Sepsis
This guideline aims to assist healthcare workers with antibiotic prescribing for common clinical syndromes in adult patients in South Africa, utilizing Local and International guidelines, key publications, and expert opinion.
Peripheral line-related infections increase morbidity, mortality, antibiotic usage and length of stay.
PREVENTION BY EARLY REMOVAL OF LINES IS THE KEY INTERVENTION.
By definition these are healthcare associated infections (HCAI) with a high risk of resistant pathogens.
Likely pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA/MRSA), Coagulase negative staphylococci, Streptococcus spp.
Diagnosis and management
