JAMA pediatrics
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JAMA Pediatr
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Children with intestinal failure are at high risk for developing central catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CCABSIs) owing to children's chronic dependence on central venous catheters for parenteral nutrition. ⋯ A best-practice CCABSI prevention bundle that included ethanol lock prophylaxis in both the hospital and home was successfully implemented, well tolerated, and demonstrated a significant and sustained reduction in preventable harm in the form of CCABSIs in children with intestinal failure.