Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are the most used vascular access devices in the world.
However, failure rates remain considerably high, with complications such as PVC-related …

Abstract Background The COVID-STEROID 2 trial found high probability of benefit with
dexamethasone 12 mg vs. 6 mg daily among patients with COVID-19 and severe …

Background: Hand hygiene is the first step in nosocomial infection control. However, most
people have limited knowledge about proper hand hygiene. Objectives: This study aimed at …

Quality and patient safety is an integral part of pediatric critical care. Quality indicators (QIs)
or key performance indicators (KPIs) are crucial to measure various aspects of quality and …

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial
infection in people receiving mechanical ventilation. VAP developed during the first 4 days …

Las infecciones asociadas a la atención sanitaria son un problema de salud pública. Se
ejecutó una investigación con el objetivo de evaluar el impacto de un proyecto preventivo …

Background: Hospital-acquired infections represent a constant public health problem due to
their relationship with increment in mortality, health-care costs, labor disability and length of …

Introduction: The use of closed infusion systems for the administration of intravenous fluids
has shown a notable impact on reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections …

Background: Nosocomial infections are among the most common causes of hospital-
associated mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of nosocomial …

Hospital-acquired urinary tract infections (HAUTI) are common and most cases are related to
catheters (CAUTI). HAUTI and CAUTI surveillance is mandatory in many countries as a …