scholarly journals Diagnosis of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection without catheter removal: A prospective observational study

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok Kumar ◽  
R.M. Sharma ◽  
C.N. Jaideep ◽  
Nandita Hazra
2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Bezzio ◽  
C. Scolfaro ◽  
R. Broglia ◽  
R. Calabrese ◽  
F. Mignone ◽  
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This prospective observational study was designed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcome of catheter-related bloodstream infection in children undergoing cardiac surgery. A staff specifically trained to handle the central venous catheters with proper aseptic techniques and an appropriate patient to medical staff ratio remain the most effective measures to prevent this infection.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1018-1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisca Jane Gomes de Oliveira ◽  
Joselany Afio Caetano ◽  
Viviane Martins da Silva ◽  
Paulo César de Almeida ◽  
Andrea Bezerra Rodrigues ◽  
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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the compliance of the implemented prevention and control practices for central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection, through clinical indicators. An observational study, with a quantitative approach, was conducted. The case series was based on 2064 evaluations, conducted through direct observation and medical records, using a manual for evaluating the quality of cross-infection control practices. The results showed that the indicator for the registrations of the insertion and dwell time of the catheter had the highest overall compliance rate (62.5%). The indicator related to hand hygiene, on the other hand, showed a null overall compliance rate. Strategies must be developed to ensure adherence to the prevention and control practices for central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection and periodic evaluations of working conditions must be implemented, in order to raise compliance rates.


2007 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 672-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. Krein ◽  
Timothy P. Hofer ◽  
Christine P. Kowalski ◽  
Russell N. Olmsted ◽  
Carol A. Kauffman ◽  
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