Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015-2018

Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015-2018

There are currently no guidelines for central-line insertion site evaluation. Our study revealed an association between insertion site inflammation (ISI) and the development of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Automated surveillance for ISI is feasible and could help prevent...

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Veröffentlicht in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2021-03, Vol.42 (3), p.348-350
Hauptverfasser: Kobayashi, Takaaki, Clore, Gosia S, Kukla, Mary E, Alzunitan, Mohammed, Kritzman, Jeffrey, Abosi, Oluchi, Puig-Asensio, Mireia, Marra, Alexandre R, Diekema, Daniel J, Edmond, Michael B, Salinas, Jorge L
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Sprache:eng
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Automation
Nosocomial infections
Nursing
Patient safety
Prevention
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Zusammenfassung:There are currently no guidelines for central-line insertion site evaluation. Our study revealed an association between insertion site inflammation (ISI) and the development of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Automated surveillance for ISI is feasible and could help prevent CLABSI.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.445