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Eradicating Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections Statewide

American Journal of Medical Quality, 2011
The authors' goal was to determine if a national intensive care unit (ICU) collaborative to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) would succeed in Hawaii. The intervention period (July 2009 to December 2010) included a comprehensive unit-based safety program; a multifaceted approach to CLABSI prevention; and monitoring of ...
Della M, Lin, Kristina, Weeks, Laura, Bauer, John R, Combes, Christine T, George, Christine A, Goeschel, Lisa H, Lubomski, Simon C, Mathews, Melinda D, Sawyer, David A, Thompson, Sam R, Watson, Bradford D, Winters, Jill A, Marsteller, Sean M, Berenholtz, Peter J, Pronovost, Julius Cuong, Pham   +15 more
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections

The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 2013
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) joined a Critical Care Learning Collaborative in fall 2004. The collaborative incorporated application of central line and ventilator bundles, multidisciplinary rounding, and daily goal sheets to improve patient outcomes.
Christine, McMullan, Grace, Propper, Christine, Schuhmacher, Lisa, Sokoloff, David, Harris, Paul, Murphy, William H, Greene   +6 more
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Zero risk for central line-associated bloodstream infection

Critical Care Medicine, 2012
Identify the longest period a central line remains free from central line-associated bloodstream infection during an 18-month insertion-bundle project.Prospective cohort.New South Wales adult intensive care units at university teaching hospitals between July 2007 and December 2008.Intensive care unit adult patients whose central line was inserted in ...
Mary-Louise, McLaws, Anthony R, Burrell
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Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections in Pediatrics: A Review

Pediatrics in Review
Abstract Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a common and significant health care–associated infection in hospitalized and nonhospitalized pediatric patients with central venous catheters. Interventions to prevent such infections have evolved over the last 2 decades, resulting in significant reductions in CLABSI ...
Aarti C, Bavare, Catherine E, Foster, Amanda L, Wollam, Judith R, Campbell   +3 more
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Prospective study on central venous line associated bloodstream infections

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2011
To prospectively assess the incidence rates and characteristics of central venous line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in one institution.All patients with indwelling central venous catheters (CVC) between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009 were enrolled.
Wagner, Mine, Bonhoeffer, Jan, Erb, Thomas O., Glanzmann, René, Häcker, Frank Martin, Paulussen, Michael, Weibel, Daniel, Heininger, Ulrich   +7 more
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Seven years of zero central-line-associated bloodstream infections

British Journal of Nursing, 2012
Many hospitals feel they have adequately addressed the issue of bloodstream infection prevention if they mandate a conventional central-line bundle. Yet central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) persist as a major problem in health care today.
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Prevention of Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Patients

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2012
An increasing proportion of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are seen in outpatient settings. Many of such infections are due to hemodialysis catheters (HD-CLABSIs). Such infections are associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and excess healthcare costs.
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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

2018
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) represent a significant threat to patient safety in pediatrics. Many CLABSIs can be prevented by utilizing proven strategies for central line insertion and maintenance. Reliable CLABSI surveillance data form the foundation of hospital infection prevention efforts.
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Reduction of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections on a Transplant Unit

Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a preventable complication of central venous catheters (CVC) that can result in prolonged hospitalization, increased cost, and mortality. Local problem: CLABSI rates
Renee, Spinks, Welela, Berhanu, Rommel, Buenvenida, Samantha, Henry, Denise, Lo, Mylinh, Yun   +5 more
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Prevention of Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2021
Laura M. Selby, Mark E. Rupp, Kelly A. Cawcutt   +2 more
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