Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI)
About
Risk
Complications
Prevention
Caps and Locks
Resources
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About
A CRBSI is an infection that starts inside a catheter. The infection can spread into the bloodstream and be very serious.
Germs that can cause CRBSI include bacteria or fungi.
Glossary
Risk
Catheters have a higher risk of bloodstream infection compared to fistulas and grafts.
~70% of dialysis-related bloodstream infections happen in people with a catheter.
Many factors can raise the risk of a CRBSI.
Glossary
Complications
- Nerve injury
- Dangerous blood clot
- Irregular heartbeat (arrythmia)
- Leaky blood vessels
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Infection of the heart’s inner lining (endocarditis)
- Sepsis
Glossary
Prevention
- Wash your hands
- Keep your catheter access and dressing clean
- Avoid exposing your catheter access to water
- Make sure others handling your catheter wear a mask and gloves.
Glossary
Caps and Locks
Catheter Tubes
Catheter Caps
Catheter caps and locks can be treated with an antibiotic or an antimicrobial, and heparin (for blood clots).
Caps are placed at the tip of the catheter. Locks use a liquid in the catheter tube. You can discuss these and other prevention steps with your healthcare team.
Glossary
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Resources
- Hemodialysis Access What you need to know - Stage 5
- Hemodialysis Catheters: How to Keep Yours Working Well
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Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
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Transcript
Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI)
About
Risk
Complications
Prevention
Caps and Locks
Resources
Download transcript
Supported by
This content is provided for informational use only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the medical advice of a healthcare professional.
About
A CRBSI is an infection that starts inside a catheter. The infection can spread into the bloodstream and be very serious. Germs that can cause CRBSI include bacteria or fungi.
Glossary
Risk
Catheters have a higher risk of bloodstream infection compared to fistulas and grafts. ~70% of dialysis-related bloodstream infections happen in people with a catheter. Many factors can raise the risk of a CRBSI.
Glossary
Complications
Glossary
Prevention
Glossary
Caps and Locks
Catheter Tubes
Catheter Caps
Catheter caps and locks can be treated with an antibiotic or an antimicrobial, and heparin (for blood clots).
Caps are placed at the tip of the catheter. Locks use a liquid in the catheter tube. You can discuss these and other prevention steps with your healthcare team.
Glossary
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Glossary
Back
Antibiotic
Antimicrobial
Bacteria
CRBSI
Endocarditis
Fistula
Fungi
Graft
Heparin
Resources
CRBSI quiz
Question 1 of 3
CRBSI quiz
Question 2 of 3
CRBSI quiz
Question 3 of 3
Feedback
Question 1 of 4
Your response will help us with future NKF programs.
Feedback
Question 2 of 4
Feedback
Question 3 of 4
Feedback
Question 4 of 4
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Grafts
An access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Fistula
An access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm.
CRBSI
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Bacteria
A type of microscopic organism. Certain bacteria can cause CRBSI. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of CRBSI. Pseudomonas and enterococcus are others.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Fungi
Spore-producing organisms, such as mold and mushrooms. Candida is a type of yeast (microscopic fungus) that can cause CRBSI.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Antibiotic
Used for bacterial infection. Can include vancomycin, cefazolin or ciprofloxacin.
Antimicrobial
Used for infection from germs, including bacteria, fungi, and others. Can include taurolidine, ethanol and citrate.
Heprin
A type of anticoagulant or blood thinner. Used to prevent harmful blood clots.
Endocarditis
Infection/Inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.