Harefuah
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Prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior comprises a major part of the modern lifestyle: at work, leisure (watching television, Internet) and commuting/traveling. Studies have shown that adults spend about half of their time at work and even more sitting. Similarly, a significant part of the leisure time is spent doing sedentary activities usually in front of a screen (TV or a computer). ⋯ Recent emerging findings have shown that breaking up sedentary time potentially has a beneficial impact on cardiovascular health (independent of total sedentary time and moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity). In this article, we review the association between the time spent in various sedentary activities (occupational, leisure and commuting/transportation) and cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In addition, we review the suggested mechanisms that explain the empiric associations.
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Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) is a significant source for morbidity and mortality in addition to increased hospital costs. Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) have a greater risk for CR-BSI. Continuous monitoring and control of intravascular central catheters insertion (CCI) by using checklists have a key role in reducing the rate of infections and improving patient health care quality and safety. ⋯ The continuous monitoring of the rate of CR-BSI and using checklists in every CCI process may reduce the morbidity, mortality, hospital stay, and lower hospital costs associated with centrally placed vascular catheters.