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PICC line associated blood stream infections: an analysis of host and device factors

Translation, 2021
Background: Risk factors for PICC CLABSI (peripherally inserted central venous catheter/ central line associated bloodstream infections) have been evaluated in a limited number of prospective and retrospective studies with conflicting results. Methods:
Turki Alkully, Sandra Hensley, Sadik Khuder, Naveena Luke, Mohammed Ruzieh, Joan Duggan   +5 more
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The evaluation of central-line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) preventability at an academic institution

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2022
Background: In 2008, the hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) initiative labeled central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) as preventable “never events” that could no longer be reimbursed by Medicare.
Leon Hsueh, Daniel Uslan, Annabelle De St. Maurice   +2 more
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Eliminating Central Line Infections and Spreading Success at High-Performing Hospitals [PDF]

, 2011
Synthesizes lessons in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections, including the importance of evidence-based protocols, dedicated teams to oversee central line insertions, participation in collaboratives, and monitoring of infection ...
Jennifer N. Edwards, Sharon Silow-Carroll   +1 more
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Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: Where We Stand Today

Pediatric Transplantation, Volume 30, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation has evolved from an experimental to a life‐saving procedure for children and adults with complications of gut failure (GF). Suboptimal long‐term outcomes of transplant elicit recent advances in surgical and medical gut rehabilitation along with the introduction of glucagon‐like peptide‐2 (GLP‐2 ...
Mohamed Maklad, Mohammed Osman, Mariam Ismail, Tetsuya Tajima, Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, Masato Fujiki   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electronic surveillance for healthcare-associated central line-associated bloodstream infections outside the intensive care unit [PDF]

, 2011
Background.Manual surveillance for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) by infection prevention practitioners is time-consuming and often limited to intensive care units (ICUs).
Butler, Anne M, Doherty, Joshua A, Goris, Ashleigh J, McMullen, Kathleen M, Woeltje, Keith F   +4 more
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Discrepancies Between Patient‐Reported Discomfort and Clinical Documentation in Postoperative Care of Central Venous Catheters After Surgery: A Prospective Descriptive Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Central venous catheters are vital in the peri‐ and postoperative period for patients undergoing abdominal surgery but are associated with risks such as catheter related infections. Signs of infection, like tenderness and induration at the insertion site, are important to recognize, as they may precede catheter‐related ...
Maria Lithner, Adina Noghi, Thomas Kander   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central line–associated bloodstream infections and complications in adult home parenteral nutrition: Observations from a quality improvement initiative

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 1612-1628, December 2025.
Abstract The literature is inconsistent regarding differences in infection risk between central venous catheter types used for home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Our goal was to determine if significant differences exist in rates of infection and other complications between peripherally inserted central catheters, tunneled central venous catheters, and ...
Theresa A. Fessler, Mary B. Crandall, Sarah E. Schumacher, David N. Martin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of facilities with and without additional medical fees for nutrition support team activity during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences
Background This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness of nutrition support team (NST) facilities for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Methods We retrospectively analyzed the incidence of CLABSI as well as the presence
Akihiko Futamura, Takenao Koseki, Junichi Iida, Akito Suzuki, Nobuyuki Muroi, Michiaki Myotoku, Hiroki Maki, Kazuhisa Mizutani, Hikaru Ogino, Yasuki Taniguchi, Keiichiro Higashi, Masanobu Usui   +11 more
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Does Language Barrier Impact CLABSI Risk in Pediatric Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Patients?

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: Pediatric patients with underlying malignancies and hematological disorders, especially those undergoing hematopoietic cellular therapy (HCT) are at increased risk of developing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Despite
Afreen Abraham, Kelly Jennemann, Jose Amadeo Ferrolino, Ronald Dallas, Craig Gilliam, Gabriela Maron, Hana Hakim   +6 more
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Compassion Fatigue Among Critical Care Nurses and Physicians: A Scoping Review

Nursing Open, Volume 12, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction The continuous engagement with critically ill patients leaves healthcare providers vulnerable to Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), consequently developing Compassion Fatigue (CF). Nurses' compassion is crucial for healing and is associated with improved care delivery.
Mohamad Al Nakhal, Angela Massouh, Nuhad Y. Dumit, Charles R. Figley   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source