Background Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major problem
in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. We aimed to quantify the effectiveness of central …

Background Health care‐associated infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Hand hygiene is regarded as an effective preventive measure. This is an update of a …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

Naomi P. O'Grady, 1 Mary Alexander, 2 Lillian A. Burns, 3 E. Patchen Dellinger, 4 Jeffrey
Garland, 5 Stephen O. Heard, 6 Pamela A. Lipsett, 7 Henry Masur, 1 Leonard A. Mermel, 8 …

Naomi P. O'Grady, 1 Mary Alexander, 2 Lillian A. Burns, 3 E. Patchen Dellinger, 4 Jeffrey
Garland, 5 Stephen O. Heard, 6 Pamela A. Lipsett, 7 Henry Masur, 1 Leonard A. Mermel, 8 …

Background Bloodstream infections from central venous catheters (CVC-BSIs) increase
morbidity and costs in intensive care units (ICUs). Substantial reductions in CVC-BSI rates …

Indwelling vascular catheters are a leading source of bloodstream infections in critically ill
patients and cancer patients. Because clinical diagnostic criteria are either insensitive or …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The intent …

OBJECTIVE. Our goal was to determine whether an intervention involving staff education,
increased awareness, and practice changes would decrease central line–associated …

With advancing paediatric healthcare, the use of central venous lines has become a
fundamental part of management of neonates and children. Uses include haemodynamic …