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Educational intervention and CLABSI prevention – Full Text

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“To assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals’ compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” Oliveira et al (2023).

CLABSI prevention return on investment

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“The overall savings of the SNM as of December 2020 were estimated at US$68.8 million, with an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 765%” Coelho Oliveira et al (2023).

CLABSI prevention model

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“Seven domains of CLABSI prevention were identified in a CLABSI prevention IM” Park and Pruinelli (2021).

CLABSI prevention with prophylactic antibiotics

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“Flushing or locking long-term CVCs with an antibiotic solution likely reduces gram-positive CVC-related infections experienced in people at risk of neutropenia through chemotherapy or disease” van den Bosch et al (2021).

Proof of concept for a strategy to reduce CLABSI rates in pediatric patients

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The results of this study offer a proof of concept for a strategy to reduce CLABSI rates in pediatric patients who reside in remote and low-resource environments and are undergoing HPN” Fuchs et al 92019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are major sources of morbidity, death, and healthcare costs in patients who receive […]

Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of central line–associated bloodstream infections

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This study assessed the compliance of Belgian home care nurses with good practice recommendations to prevent central line–associated bloodstream infections” Steffens et al (2018). Abstract: This study assessed the compliance of Belgian home care nurses with good practice recommendations to prevent central line–associated bloodstream infections. The compliance to 3 care bundles was 0% (0 out […]

Implementation of infection control bundles in intensive care units

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Nosocomial infections (NIs) are devastating complications in intensive care units (ICUs) with high mortality and morbidity. NIs increase both the length of stay and hospital charges and may lead to the lifelong disability of patients” Alp and Rello (2018). Abstract: Nosocomial infections (NIs) are devastating complications in intensive care units (ICUs) with high mortality and […]

CLABSI prevention program for intensive care units

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Evaluate the effectiveness of a prevention of infection following the introduction of new multifactorial strategies in the prevention program Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) at ICU” Ordóñez Rufat et al (2017). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The channeling of central venous catheters (CVC) is a technique used in intensive care units (ICUs) but it doesn’t come without the […]

Compliance central line associated bloodstream infection prevention guidelines

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The purposes of this study were to (1) assess compliance with the CLABSI prevention guidelines, (2) assess the predictors of compliance, and (3) investigate the effect of compliance on the rate of CLABSI and related mortality” Aloush et al (2018). Abstract: AIMS: The purposes of this study were to (1) assess compliance with the CLABSI […]

Taurolidine-citrate line locks prevent recurrent CLABSI

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Taurolidine-Citrate locks significantly reduced the rate of CLABSI, particularly Gram negative organisms without adverse events” Clark et al (2018). Abstract: This study describes a successful, targeted intervention in central venous access device routine care, to decrease central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Taurolidine-Citrate locks significantly reduced the rate of CLABSI, particularly Gram negative organisms without […]

CLABSI rates associated with hemodialysis patients

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Our goal was to compare relative bloodstream infection rates of patients with and without catheters as a quality parameter among the facilities providing hemodialysis” Brown et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Bloodstream infection rates of patients on hemodialysis with catheters are greater than with other vascular accesses and are an important quality measure. Our […]

CLABSI prevention best practice bundles improved over time

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A national survey conducted in 2012 revealed that the rates of regular use of many evidence-based practices to prevent device-associated infections were low in Japanese hospitals. We conducted a second survey 4 years later to evaluate changes in infection prevention practices” Sakamoto et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: A national survey conducted in 2012 revealed that […]