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New Technologies to Prevent Intravascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2001
Most intravascular catheter-related infections are associated with central venous catheters. Technologic advances shown to reduce the risk for these infections include a catheter hub containing an iodinated alcohol solution, short-term chlorhexidine ...
Leonard A. Mermel
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A case of yogurt central line‐associated bloodstream infection in a child with intestinal failure

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Central line‐associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a significant cause of morbidity in children with intestinal failure (IF). Probiotic therapy is discouraged in patients with IF because of the increased risk of bacteremia with the probiotic organism.
Nasiha Rahim, Emily Keller, Ellen Wagner, Andrea Berkemeyer, Timothy Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Timothy Sentongo   +6 more
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Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter-related infections [PDF]

, 2016
Background: The central venous catheter (CVC) is a device used for many functions, including monitoring haemodynamic indicators and administering intravenous medications, fluids, blood products and parenteral nutrition.
Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn, Lai, Nai An, Lai, Nai Ming, O'Riordan, Elizabeth, Tan, Kenneth, Taylor, Jacqueline E.   +5 more
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Short-Term Peripheral Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: Evidence for Increasing Prevalence of Gram-Negative Microorganisms from a 25-Year Prospective Observational Study

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 2018
The aim of this study was to describe the etiology and outcome of short-term peripheral venous catheter (PVC)-related bloodstream infections (PVCRBSI) in a 25-year period (1992 to 2016) and to identify predictive factors of Gram-negative PVCRBSI.
M. Ripa, L. Morata, O. Rodríguez-Núñez, C. Cardozo, P. Puerta-Alcalde, M. Hernández-Meneses, J. Ambrosioni, L. Linares, M. Bodro, A. Valcárcel, C. Casals, M. Guerrero-León, M. Almela, C. García-Vidal, A. del Río, F. Marco, J. Mensa, J. Martinez, Á. Soriano   +18 more
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Pilot study on the use of a multimorbidity index in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) patients often have multiple comorbidities. A validated multimorbidity index (MMI) could help determine resource needs and risks with HPN. We evaluated MMI scoring to determine if it predicted HPN resource use and outcomes.
Michael M. Rothkopf, Mohan Pant, Zachary Rothkopf, Rebecca Brown, Jamie Haselhorst, Debbie L. Stevenson, Andrew DePalma, Michael Saracco   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology and mortality in bacterial bloodstream infections in patients with hematologic malignancies

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2019
Introduction: Patients with hematological malignancies, who are in the high risk group for infectious complications and bacterial bloodstream infections.
Duygu Mert, Sabahat Ceken, Gulsen Iskender, Dicle Iskender, Alparslan Merdin, Fazilet Duygu, Mustafa Ertek, Fevzi Altuntas   +7 more
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The Pathogens of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit of Keçiören Training and Research Hospital in 2018

Ankara Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Intravenous catheters are frequently used in today's medical practice and are inevitable in some cases, especially in intensive care units.
Leyla Ipek Rudvan Al
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Committed to Safety: Ten Case Studies on Reducing Harm to Patients [PDF]

, 2006
Presents case studies of healthcare organizations, clinical teams, and learning collaborations to illustrate successful innovations for improving patient safety nationwide.
David Blumenthal, Douglas McCarthy
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Chinese guideline for the prevention and control of complications associated to umbilical venous catheterization in neonates (2025)

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This guideline aims to standardize the prevention and management of complications related to umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). It addresses nine clinical questions, categorized into three sections: (1) questions concerning UVC‐related infection, (2) catheter position, and (3) UVC maintenance.
The Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association, Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection Society, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association, National Center for Children's Health, China, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University   +8 more
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Recent advances of non‐invasive sensors for smart wearable respiratory monitoring

VIEW, EarlyView.
Respiration contains rich physiological and pathological information, making it one of the most fundamental and continuous vital signs. Respiration monitoring is a non‐invasive and simple, but incredibly powerful, tool for assessing health, managing disease, and tracking fitness.
Jianhui Chen, Baoxiang Yang, Chang Peng, Bao Yang, Licheng Zhou, Zhenyu Jiang, Zejia Liu, Yiping Liu, Liqun Tang   +8 more
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