Effect of nurse staffing and antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters on the risk for bloodstream infections in intensive care units.

J, Alonso-Echanove; JR, Edwards; MJ, Richards; P, Brennan; RA, Venezia; J, Keen; V, Ashline; K, Kirkland; E, Chou; M, Hupert; AV, Veeder; J, Speas; J, Kaye; K, Sharma; A, Martin; VD, Moroz; RP, Gaynes

doi:10.1086/502160

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Effect of nurse staffing and antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters on the risk for bloodstream infections in intensive care units.

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Alonso-Echanove J

Edwards JR

Richards MJ

Abstract

Background Defining risk factors for central venous catheter (CVC)-associated bloodstream infections (BSIs) is critical to establishing prevention measures, especially for factors such as nurse staffing and antimicrobial-impregnated CVCs.Methods We prospectively monitored CVCs, nurse staffing, and p...

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