Infection control and hospital epidemiology : the official journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America

The most recent articles from: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol January 2006

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · Jan 2006

Multicenter Study Comparative Study

Preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections: a survey of policies for insertion and care of central venous catheters from hospitals in the prevention epicenter program.

To determine the extent to which evidence-based practices for the prevention of central venous catheter (CVC)-associated bloodstream infections are incorporated into the policies and practices of academic intensive care units (ICUs) in the United States and to determine variations in the policies on CVC insertion, use, and care. ⋯ ICU policy regarding the insertion and care of CVCs varies considerably from hospital to hospital. ICUs may be able to improve patient outcome if evidence-based guidelines for CVC insertion and care are implemented.

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