BSI, bloodstream infection; CICU, cardiac intensive care unit; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; CVL, central venous line; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ...

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections among infants in the NICU and contribute to substantial morbidity and mortality. Infants who ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable tools in modern critical care for the delivery of intensive therapies. However, their use is accompanied by a spectrum of complications ranging from ...

Critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) often depend on central venous catheters, which not only deliver life-saving medications directly into the bloodstream but also are vital tools ...

If a pediatric stem cell transplant or cancer patient is discharged with an external central venous line for medication delivery — which must be cleaned and flushed daily by a caregiver or parent to ...

Identifying Patterns and Barriers in OncotypeDX Recurrence Score Testing in Older Patients With Early-Stage, Estrogen Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer: Implications for Guidance and Reimbursement A ...

Objectives: Hyperglycemia is common and may be a risk factor for nosocomial infections, including central catheter–associated bloodstream infections in critically ill children. It is unknown whether ...

New Mexico has the highest rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections, while Vermont has the lowest, according to the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. Measures are ...

Research indicates that frequent reeducation of staff and multidisciplinary teamwork can significantly decrease central-line bloodstream infections, according to an Anesthesiology News report. Other ...

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections among infants in the NICU and contribute to substantial morbidity and mortality. Infants who ...