Clinical impact and cost-effectiveness of a central line bundle including split-septum and single-use prefilled flushing devices on central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in a pediatric intensive care unit

Devrim, Ilker; Yasar, Nevbahar; Isguder, RANA; Ceylan, Gokhan; Bayram, Nuri; Ozdamar, Nihal; Turgut, Nuriye; Oruc, Yeliz; Gulfidan, Gamze; AĞIRBAŞ, İSMAİL; Agin, Hasan

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.01.038

Clinical impact and cost-effectiveness of a central line bundle including split-septum and single-use prefilled flushing devices on central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in a pediatric intensive care unit

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Devrim I., Yasar N., Isguder R., Ceylan G., Bayram N., Ozdamar N., ...More

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL, vol.44, no.8, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 44 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.01.038
Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Bundle, catheter, cost-effectiveness, CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER, IMPLEMENTATION, PREVENTION, STAY
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent health care-associated infections. Central line bundle (CLB) programs are useful for reducing CLABSIs.