Idle central venous catheter-days pose infection risk for patients after discharge from intensive care
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01/04/2014
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Resumo |
This prospective observational study measured idle central venous catheter (CVC)-days (no medical indication), and ward clinicians' adherence to evidence-based practices for preventing short-term central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). In 340 patients discharged from ICU over a 1-year period, 208 of 794 CVC-days (26.2%) were idle. Interventions to prevent CLABSIs were poorly implemented. Ward clinicians need education regarding risk management strategies to prevent CLABSIs, and clear accountability processes for prompt catheter removal are recommended. |
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eng |
Publicador |
Elsevier |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30069746/burdeu-idlecentral-post-2014.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2013.11.011 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24679577 |
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2014, Elsevier |
Palavras-Chave | #Catheter-related infection #Evidence-based practice #Idle days #Sepsis #Science & Technology #Life Sciences & Biomedicine #Infectious Diseases #INTRAVENOUS CATHETER #GUIDELINES |
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Journal Article |