ICU patients with a central venous access device had a smaller incidence rate of device-related complications with 4% ...

Abstract: This paper presents the development and validation of a Unified Modeling Language (UML) Activity Diagram for diagnosing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) based on ...

In this article, I would like to introduce a paper on antimicrobial caps. Disinfecting catheters is typically done by 'scrubbing the hub' with alcohol swabs for 15 seconds, but it is very difficult to ...

The inpatient PHOB unit recorded a reduction of nonmuscular barrier injury CLASBI rate from 2.19 infections per 1000 catheter days at baseline to 0.52 infections per 1000 catheter days. A quality ...

A new study led by AIIMS reveals the high prevalence of bloodstream infections, particularly 'central line-associated bloodstream infections' (CLABSI), across Indian ICUs. These infections, ...

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CLABSIs are among the most severe and preventable hospital-acquired infections, typically occurring when pathogens enter the bloodstream via a central venous catheter. These lines are commonly used in ...

In pediatric patients with short-bowel syndrome on total parenteral nutrition, catheter salvage therapy demonstrated positive outcomes and was effective for central line-associated bloodstream ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – The Decatur Morgan Hospital announced Friday that it has reported a central line-associated bloodstream infection rate of zero. Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control ...