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Eliminating catheter-related bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit*

Critical Care Medicine · 2004 · Vol. 32(10) · pp. 2014–2020

Sean M. Berenholtz✉(Pall Corporation (United States))Peter J. Pronovost(Pall Corporation (United States))Pamela A. Lipsett(Pall Corporation (United States))Deborah B. Hobson(Pall Corporation (United States))Karen Earsing(Pall Corporation (United States))Jason E. Farley(Pall Corporation (United States))Shelley Milanovich(Pall Corporation (United States))Elizabeth Garrett‐Mayer(Pall Corporation (United States))Bradford D. Winters(Pall Corporation (United States))Haya R. Rubin(Pall Corporation (United States))Todd Dorman(Pall Corporation (United States))Trish M. Perl(Pall Corporation (United States))

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Abstract

Multifaceted interventions that helped to ensure adherence with evidence-based infection control guidelines nearly eliminated CR-BSIs in our surgical ICU.

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Antibiotic Use and ResistanceMedicineCatheterIntensive care unitPsychological interventionChecklistCentral venous catheterEmergency medicineProspective cohort studyInfection controlIntensive care

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Catheterization, Central VenousCatheters, IndwellingCritical CareHumansIntensive Care UnitsProspective StudiesQuality ControlQuality of Health CareCohort StudiesPractice Guidelines as TopicSepsisGuideline Adherence

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To assess the effectiveness of intervention program on knowledge regarding central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) bundle care among staff nurses at selected hospitals of Kalaburagi