Purpose To identify the attributable mortality of central line associated blood stream
infections (CLABSI) through meta-analysis. Methods Meta-analysis of case control and …

Purpose Previously published guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for
detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this …

Contemporary cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) have an increasing prevalence of
noncardiovascular comorbidities and multisystem organ dysfunction. However, little …

Background Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) serve as an alternative
to short-term central venous catheters (CVCs) for providing intravenous access in …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)
are common types of hospital-acquired infections associated with high morbidity. Little is …

Background The incidence of nosocomial infections including ventilator-associated
pneumonia and bacteraemia has been described during the COVID-19 pandemic. However …

Purpose The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of central line (CL) bundle
compliance on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in different …

Objective: To describe pathogen distribution and rates for central-line–associated
bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) from different acute-care locations during 2011–2017 to …

Abstract Background In adult Intensive Care Units, the complexity of patient treatment
requirements make the use of central venous lines essential. Despite the potential benefits …

Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Gram-negative bacteria have the ability to
persist in moist environments in healthcare settings, but their spread from these areas can …