Archivos argentinos de pediatría
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Arch Argent Pediatr · Apr 2018
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialImpact of a program aimed at reducing catheter-related infections implemented in nine pediatric intensive care units in Argentina.
Catheter-related infections (CRIs) cause a high level of morbidity and mortality with the increasing use of hospital resources. ⋯ The program achieved a significant reduction in CRI rates. Based on the program, CRI surveillance was implemented in all participating pediatric intensive care units. Training and continuous surveillance are necessary to maintain and improve the outcomes accomplished with the program.