Glossary: CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection)
A serious bloodstream infection that occurs when germs enter the bloodstream through a central line, a catheter placed in a large vein. CLABSIs are a major preventable complication associated with central venous catheter use.
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