Exploring a New Frontier: Adapting and Applying NHSN SSI Definitions for Surveillance of LVAD Infections

Exploring a New Frontier: Adapting and Applying NHSN SSI Definitions for Surveillance of LVAD Infections

Device infection is a common and severe post-surgical complication associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The objective of this project was to adapt the National Healthcare Safety Network's (NHSN) surgical site infection (SSI) definitions to allow tracking of LVAD i...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of infection control 2015-06, Vol.43 (6), p.S48-S48
Hauptverfasser: Grimes, Lydia, MSN, RN, BA, McMullen, Kathleen, MPH, CIC, Huelsmann, Natalie, BSN, RN, Russo, Anthony, MPH, Snyders, Rachael, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, Lawrence, Steven, MD, MSc
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Sprache:eng
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Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Surgery
Transplants & implants
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Zusammenfassung:Device infection is a common and severe post-surgical complication associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The objective of this project was to adapt the National Healthcare Safety Network's (NHSN) surgical site infection (SSI) definitions to allow tracking of LVAD infections including those related to the chest and drivelines.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.04.122