Blood Matters - a Podcast for Nurses | Episode 13

Episode 13: CVC CRBSI - addressing an age old problem in 2024
In episode 13 of our podcast, hosts Emma and Hilda explore the critical issue of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections. This episode features expert guests Ton Van Boxtel and Christel Janssens, who discuss the prevalence, impact, and prevention of these infections, with a particular focus on transplant patients. Listeners will gain valuable insights into best
practices for preventing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections, the role of healthcare professionals in managing these infections, and the latest research findings. Join Emma and Hilda for a comprehensive discussion on this important topic!
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Hosts:
Emma Chalmers, Clinical Educator Nurse
Hilda Mekelenkamp, EBMT Nurses Group President Elect
Guests:
Ton Van Boxtel
Christel Janssens
Links Mentioned:
Infusion Nurses Society (INS): www.ins1.org/
Time stamps:
00:00:00 - 00:04:58= Emma and Hilda’s introduction
00:04:59 - 00:07:28= Ton - Current role and background
00:07:29 - 00:09:25= Ton - Could you describe what we mean by CRBSI?
00:09:26 - 00:11:28= Ton - What is the incidence and why it is such a concern in transplant patients?
00:11:29 - 00:15:24= Ton - What is the impact on transplant outcomes?
00:15:25 - 00:18:27= Ton - What measures should we adopt do to avoid CRBSI and where is the strongest evidence for these?
00:18:28 - 00:21:44= Christel - Current role and background
00:21:45 - 00:25:09= Christel - How do you see nurses embedding best practice and is there more that could be done?
00:25:10 - 00:30:07= Christel - You researched and published your work on line complications- are there any recognised links between CRBSI and other CVC related complications? Where do you see care bundles in the prevention, assessment and treatment of line infections?
00:30:08 - 00:32:29= Christel - What are the long-term risks associated with these kinds of infections in immunocompromised patients?
00:32:30 - 00:38:35= Quickfire Round
00:38:36 - 00:41:41= Goodbye to our guests
00:41:42 - 00:43:26= Outro and summary with Emma and Hilda