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Reducing the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections; a quality improvement project
BackgroundThe burden of central line-associated bloodstream infections is significant and has negative implications for healthcare, increasing...
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Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) with three different vascular access in neonatal intensive care unit
BackgroundCentral venous catheters (CVCs) are a mandatory aspect in the neonatal intensive care units. Unfortunately, bloodstream infection is a...
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Effect of Infusion Set Replacement Intervals on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in the Intensive Care Unit: Study Protocol of the INSPIRATION Study
IntroductionThe replacement intervals for infusion sets may differ among healthcare institutions, which may have an impact on the occurrence of...
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The impact of central line bundles on the timing of catheter-associated bloodstream infections and their microbiological distribution in critically ill children
Catheter-associated bloodstream infection, also known as CLABSI, is the most serious consequence of central venous access devices. These infections...
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Application of Multi-Department Cooperation, Intelligent Prevention, and Supervision to Reduce the Incidence of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can result in worse outcomes and high hospitalization cost for patients. This study aimed to...
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Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) by Reducing Central Line Days
Purpose of ReviewWhile reducing unnecessary days present of central venous catheters (CVCs) is part of central line associated bloodstream infection...
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Peripherally inserted central venous catheters decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections and change microbiological epidemiology in adult hematology unit: a propensity score-adjusted analysis
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) have a potential advantage in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection...
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Multi-center prospective study on central line-associated bloodstream infections in 79 ICUs of China
BackgroundChina has not yet established a national surveillance network such as NHSN from America, so there is still no large-scale investigations on...
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Management of enterococcal central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients with cancer
ObjectiveEnterococcus species are the third most common organisms causing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The management...
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Line days as a determinant of central line-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric patients with tunneled femoral peripherally inserted central catheters
BackgroundUltrasound (US)-guided tunneled femoral peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a safe central venous access option in infants...
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The effect of the multimodal intervention including an automatic notification of catheter days on reducing central line-related bloodstream infection: a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study
BackgroundA central venous catheter (CVC) is an important medical device, but it could be preceding infection and the risk of central line-associated...
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Inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy was an independent risk factor of pediatric persistent S. aureus bloodstream infection
Persistent S. aureus bloodstream infection (PSBSI) increased the incidence of metastatic infection and mortality. We aimed to clarify its risk...
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Peripherally inserted central catheters have a protective role and the effect of fluctuation curve feature in the risk of bloodstream infection compared with central venous catheters: a propensity-adjusted analysis
BackgroundThe prevention of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)-associated BSI and central venous catheters (CVC)-associated BSI have been...
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Dalbavancin Sequential Therapy for Gram-Positive Bloodstream Infection: A Multicenter Observational Study
IntroductionLong-acting lipoglycopeptides such as dalbavancin may have utility in patients with Gram-positive bloodstream infections (BSI),...
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Clinical presentation and outcome of hemodialysis tunneled catheter-related bloodstream infection in older persons
BackgroundThe use of a tunneled catheter as the primary vascular access among old hemodialysis patients is frequent. Catheter-related bloodstream...
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Integrating structured and unstructured data for timely prediction of bloodstream infection among children
BackgroundHospitalized children with central venous lines (CVLs) are at higher risk of hospital-acquired infections. Information in electronic health...
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Derivation and External Validation of the Ottawa Bloodstream Infection Model for Acutely Ill Adults
BackgroundKnowing the probability that patients have a bloodstream infection (BSI) could influence the ordering of blood cultures and interpretation...
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Flucloxacillin and cefazolin for treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection
PurposeAntistaphylococcal penicillins and cefazolin have been used as first line therapy in Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream...
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Impact of the insertion site of central venous catheters on central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with cancer: results from a large prospective registry
PurposeOverall, insertion of central venous catheter (CVC) into femoral veins (FV) has been shown to be associated with a higher risk of infection...
