| Literature DB >> 15061422 |
William E Trick1, Michael O Vernon, Sharon F Welbel, Mary F Wisniewski, John A Jernigan, Robert A Weinstein.
Abstract
We developed criteria for justifiable CVC use and evaluated CVC use in a public hospital. Unjustified CVC-days were more common for non-ICU patients compared with ICU patients. Also, insertion-site dressings were less likely to be intact on non-ICU patients. Interventions to reduce CVC-associated bloodstream infections should include non-ICU patients.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15061422 DOI: 10.1086/502390
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254