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REDUCTION AND PREVENTION OF CLABSI IN THE ICU

, 2022
A central line bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria or viruses enter the bloodstream through a central line.
Le, Michala
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Central-line-associated Blood Stream Infections in Children Admitted to a South African Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
Introduction: Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a common complication of venous access. Rates of CLABSI are reportedly higher in middle-income countries compared with high-income countries.
Nompumelelo Victoria Bobotyana, Nombini Pinkie Zozi, Siyazi Mda   +2 more
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Evaluating the Adequacy of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection As a Quality Measure: A Cross-Sectional Analysis at a Single Tertiary Care Center

Critical Care Explorations
IMPORTANCE:. The current definition of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) may overestimate the true incidence of CLABSI as it is often unclear whether the bloodstream infection (BSI) is secondary to the central line or due to another ...
Piyush Mathur, MD, FCCM, FASA, FAMIA, Amanda J. Naylor, MD, MPH, Moises Auron, MD, Jean Beresian, MD, Alexandra Tallman, BSN, RN, SANE-A, Allison Griffith, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPHQ, Kathleen Seasholtz, BSN, RN, HACP, Mariel Manlapaz, MD, Katherine Zacharyasz, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Reem Khatib, MD, MBA, FASA, Shreya Mishra, PhD, Kathryn Haller, PA, Thomas Fraser, MD, Katherine Holman, MD   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Frequency Determination of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection at a Renal Care Centre

European Medical Journal
Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a serious infection typically increasing morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Safia Moin, Bina Salman, Aasim Ahmad
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the current landscape of North American pediatric nutrition support teams: A survey study

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Nutrition support teams (NSTs) were developed to standardize nutrition evaluation practices and coordinate transdisciplinary expertise for appropriate administration of inpatient nutritional care. Minimal data are available regarding the current practices, structure, and perceived utility of pediatric NSTs in diverse hospital ...
Rachel E. Herdes, Lily Xia, Atu Agawu, Arun Ajmera, Mary Abigail S. Garcia, Rahiya Rehman, Kanika Puri, Michael Carver, Danielle Wendel, Vijay Mehta, Bridget Dowd Kiernan, Tanyaporn K. Kaenkumchorn, Rachel Knight, Nicole Martin, Alexandra Carey, Jennifer Panganiban, Deb Duro   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central line-associated bloodstream infection in pediatric oncology patients in Qatar: A prospective study

Journal of Applied Hematology, 2017
Objective: To assess the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate and risk factors in hospitalized pediatric oncology patients in Qatar.
Tayseer Alsaad, Mohamad Qaisuddin, Doua AlSaad, Prem Chandra, Omar AlAbd, Abdulla A Nasser, Mohamad Janahi, Anu Pilari, Hisham Morsi   +8 more
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Incidence of Culture‐Proven Neonatal Sepsis and Its Correlation With Nurse Staffing in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Six‐Year Cohort Study

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To assess the incidence of culture‐proven sepsis and examine the correlation between positive blood cultures and nurse staffing in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods This retrospective cohort study included neonates with ≥ 1 positive blood culture and signs of infection between 2018 and 2023.
A. Gudiksen, M. Breindahl, F. B. Hertz, J. D. Knudsen, S. A. Beck, S. G. Herrmann, L. Aunsholt, E. M. Carlsen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study of microbiome and its antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among central line-associated bloodstream infections

Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research, 2020
Introduction: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the most frequent cause of health-care-associated infections and significantly increase cost and hospital length of stay. Methods: We retrospectively studied hospitalised patients
Yamini Sharabu, Nukanaboina Ramakrishna, Jayaprada Rangineni, Krishna Kanchan Sharma, Srikala Venkata Sanangula   +4 more
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Nursing Work Environments and Patient Safety in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Their Intricate Relationship, Definitions and Theoretical Frameworks

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim(s) To identify and map the relationship between nursing work environments and patient safety for older adults ≥ 65. Design Scoping review and consultation exercise. Methods Systematic searches of five databases were conducted in 2022, 2024 and 2026. Two reviewers independently screened titles/abstracts and subsequently by full‐text review.
Trine Vintersborg, Pelle Korsbæk Sørensen, Lene Halling Hastrup, Lise Marie Thorsboe, Bibi Hølge‐Hazelton, Lene Lauge Berring   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevention of hospital-acquired infections: A construct during Covid-19 pandemic

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2021
Introduction: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates were reported to have declined in healthcare settings during the Covid-19 pandemic. Needless to mention that HAI is of paramount interest and relevance to a primary care physician who need to care ...
Manasij Mitra, Amrita Ghosh, Ranabir Pal, Maitraye Basu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source