Background The improper handling of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in
newborns (NBs) may result in mechanical and infectious complications. Aim The aim of this …

Introduction Central line‐associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a public health
problem that harms patients' outcomes and healthcare costs, especially in susceptible …

Objective To identify independent risk factors to develop a central line-associated
bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in critically ill neonates with major underlying diseases …

Introduction Multiple attempts during peripheral cannulation can have major consequences
for patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals, therefore we set out to determine the …

Background Nursing checklists have been shown to improve communication, reduce the
occurrence of adverse events, and promote safe, quality care in different care settings …

Highlights•Intravascular devices are widely used in neonatal units.•Neonatal sepsis is the
most frequent infection in neonatal units.•Central venous catheters are the main risk factor …

Background: The risk of central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increases
when preventive guidelines are not adhered to. However, studies have generally been …

Health care associated infections, particularly CLABSI, contributes to the greatest threat to
patient safety in critical care units (CCUs) which lead to increase mortality, morbidity and …

This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with catheter-related bloodstream
infection (CRBSI) in newborns undergoing infusion therapy using a peripherally inserted …

In the low-weight newborn patient group, the development of catheter related bloodstream
infections after cardiac surgery significantly impacts morbidity and mortality. In our study, the …