… benefit of using anti-infective central venous catheters (AI-CVCs) to reduce the … the clinical
effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CVCs treated with anti-infective agents in preventing …

… The economic performance (cost-effectiveness and potential cost-savings) of using AI-…
of local clinical practice are indeed similar to those described in our economic evaluation. …

… evaluate the incremental clinical and economic outcomes associated with the use of
antiseptic-impregnated vs standard central venous catheters … implications of this analysis should …

… (Arrow International, Reading, Pa) and the corresponding author of each of the studies
located by initial literature review were contacted for additional sources of information. …

… The objectives were (1) to determine clinical effectiveness by … an economic evaluation
of the costs, cost-effectiveness and … in the neonatal unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis. …

… with systematic review evidence on the cost-effectiveness of impregnated CVCs in adults,
which indicates that implementation of impregnated CVCs would be cost-effective for a range …

… As heparin CVCs were not clinically effective at reducing BSI … chloride as an anti-infective
bonding agent. The primary … In conclusion, the results of the economic evaluation indicate that …

… Consistent with other economic evaluations of CLABSIs in the ICU setting, we … clinical
effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of central venous catheters treated with anti-infective agents …

… Nine systematic reviews, two cost-effectiveness analyses and at least … As heparin CVCs were
shown not to be clinically effective … Central venous catheter impregnation with anti-infective …

… are effective at preventing CRBSI and improving patient outcome. In addition, … reviewed
the cost-effectiveness of these catheters, focusing on the evidence found in our primary review…