Infection control and hospital epidemiology : the official journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · Aug 2004
Prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections using non-technologic strategies.
To evaluate the incidence of nosocomial bacteremias related to the use of non-impregnated central venous catheters (CVCs) when only non-technologic strategies were used to prevent them. ⋯ A low rate of catheter-related BSI was achieved without antimicrobial-impregnated catheters. The incidence of CVC-associated bacteremias corresponded to the 10th to 20th percentile range of the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System hospitals for the same type of ICU.
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · Aug 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialRoutine changing of intravenous administration sets does not reduce colonization or infection in central venous catheters.
To determine the effect of routine intravenous (IV) administration set changes on central venous catheter (CVC) colonization and catheter-related bacteremia. ⋯ IV administration sets can be used for 7 days in patients with short-term, antiseptic-coated CVCs.
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · Aug 2004
Central venous catheter-related bacteremia due to gram-negative bacilli: significance of catheter removal in preventing relapse.
To study the characteristics of catheter-related, gram-negative bacteremia (GNB) and the role of central venous catheter (CVC) removal. ⋯ In patients with documented catheter-related GNB, CVCs should be removed within 48 to 72 hours to prevent relapse.