culture protocols/guidelines for suspected CRBSI

[Elizabeth Harmon]

Does anyone out there have anyestablished protocols/procedures or guidelines their facility uses when Central Lines are removed for suspected CRBSI?  Would you be willing to share?  If so please e-mail me privately.  We are working on a set protocol for all Physicians to follow for any suspected CRBSI.  It would be done anytime a central line is changed or pulled and another one is placed.  Previously lines would get pulled, no cultures, nothing and meds changed, and the lines blamed for the problem.  We are looking to have set protocols.   Thanks in advance.   Betsy Harmon RN CRNI Vascular Access Team Critical Care Unit Alaska Native Medical Center Anchorage, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]