Risk factors for recurrent catheter-related infections after catheter-related bloodstream infections [PDF]
This study was performed to identify the risk factors for recurrent catheter-related infections (CRIs) following non-tunneled central venous catheter (CVC) reinsertion after catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs).A retrospective cohort was constructed from a computer database for patients who underwent reinsertion of a non-tunneled CVC after ...
Chin, Bum Sik +8 more
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Infectious Complications of Central Venous Catheterization
The extensive introduction of invasive diagnosis and treatment methods into medical practice is inseparably linked with the necessity of catheterizing the vessels to monitor patient status and to administer medications and other agents into the vascular ...
E. Yu. Matveyeva +3 more
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Epidemiology and infection - going electronic after 100 years [PDF]
Epidemiology and Infection became 100 years old in 2001. Its powers and influence however do not appear to have diminished, and, as the Senior Editor appointed in its 101st year, I am greatly honoured to be so closely associated with it.
Noah, N
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Identifying critically important vascular access outcomes for trials in haemodialysis : an international survey with patients, caregivers and health professionals [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Vascular access outcomes reported across haemodialysis (HD) trials are numerous, heterogeneous and not always relevant to patients and clinicians. This study aimed to identify critically important vascular access outcomes.
Craig, JC +24 more
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Objective: This was a systematic review of the incidence density and risk factors for central venous catheter-related infections in a neonatal population.
Viviane Rosado +6 more
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Use of in vitro and haptic assessments in the characterisation of surface lubricity [PDF]
Lubricity is a key property of hydrophilic-coated urinary catheter surfaces. In vitro tests are commonly employed for evaluation of surface properties in the development of novel catheter coating technologies, however, their value in predicting the more ...
Corbett, Dan J. +3 more
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Ultrasound Guided Placement of Single-Lumen Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in the Internal Jugular Vein [PDF]
Introduction: The peripheral internal jugular (IJ), also called the “easy IJ,” is an alternative to peripheral venous access reserved for patients with difficult intravenous (IV) access.
Baydoun, Jamie +5 more
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Effects of local hypothermia-rewarming on physiology, metabolism and inflammation of acutely injured human spinal cord. [PDF]
In five patients with acute, severe thoracic traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs), American spinal injuries association Impairment Scale (AIS) grades A-C, we induced cord hypothermia (33 °C) then rewarming (37 °C).
A Bricolo +28 more
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Core components for effective infection prevention and control programmes: new WHO evidence-based recommendations [PDF]
Health care-associated infections (HAI) are a major public health problem with a significant impact on morbidity, mortality and quality of life. They represent also an important economic burden to health systems worldwide.
A Higgins +113 more
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Objective: To detect the effects of care bundle that is prepared depending on guidelines for central line associated infections. Material and Method: Patients in a tertiary medical intensive care unit were followed up during one year period in terms of ...
Ferdi Polat +7 more
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