El sistema cerrado en la prevención de las infecciones del torrente sanguíneo

hospitalized patients are at continued risk of bloodstream infections (bsi), especially in intensive care units (icu). bsi constitute 14% of nosocomial infections (hai) and represent almost a third of deaths associated with hai. it is well established that prevention guidelines and management protocols reduce the impact of bsi associated with catheters (cr). among them are the differences between containers intravenous (iv). the open infusion required the introduction of air for emptying. the closed infusion are collapsible containers that do not require air for emptying. in conclusion, in the era of patient safety it is necessary to propitiate health systems to make the changes in technology that result in improved care and often are cost-effective (acta med colomb 2011; 36: 105-107).