APIC "Guide to the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSI) in Adults" Japanese Edition Released

The Japanese version of the "Guide to the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSI) in Adults," published by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) in July 2025, has been released in the APIC resource library. Not limited to central venous catheters,Targeting all vascular access devices (VADs), including peripheral ones.is characterized by the point that

Guide Overview

• Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSI) in Adults
• Series: APIC Implementation Guide Series
• Published by: APIC (Arlington, VA) / July 2025
• Original (English PDF):CABSI_Implementation_Guide_006.pdf

Key points of this guide

We are expanding the conventional monitoring and prevention framework limited to CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infection) to CABSI, which targets all VADs, including peripheral lines.

• Expanded the scope of monitoring and countermeasures from CLABSI to CABSI, targeting peripheral venous catheters and others as well.
• Definition and risk factors of CABSI, establishment of prevention programs, and best practices
• Presenting actionable recommendations for the field, ranging from education and audits to evaluation metrics.