Hospital Acquired Conditions

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Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

This video introduces the topic of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) as part of a series aimed at preventing Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs) and supporting children’s recovery.

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

In this educational video, Nicole introduces you to the importance of preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) as part of a broader effort to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and support children’s recovery.

Extubation

This video explains unplanned extubation, which occurs when a child’s breathing tube accidentally comes out.

FALLS

TBA

Pediatric Ventilator Associated Event (PedVAE)

This video explains what a Pediatric Ventilator-Associated Event (PedVAE) is and how families can help prevent it when their child is on a ventilator.

Peripheral IV Infiltration and Extravasation (PIVIE)

This video introduces the risks of Peripheral IV Infiltration (fluid leaking into surrounding tissue) and Extravasation (harmful medication leaking into tissue), which can lead to pain and tissue damage.

Pressure Injury

This video explains what a pressure injury (also known as a bedsore) is — an area of damaged skin caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in patients who are immobile.

Thromboembolism (VTE)

This video explains Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) — a condition where blood clots form in veins due to poor blood flow.