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Τετάρτη 26 Ιουνίου 2019

Infection control and hospital epidemiology

The impact of formulary restriction on the relative consumption of carbapenems in intensive care units at an academic medical center.
Related ArticlesThe impact of formulary restriction on the relative consumption of carbapenems in intensive care units at an academic medical center. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun 24;:1-3 Authors: Pierce JW, Kirk A, Lee KB, Markley JD, Pakyz A, Bearman G, Doll ME, Stevens MP Abstract Antipseudomonal carbapenems are an important target for antimicrobial stewardship programs. We evaluated the impact of formulary restriction and preauthorization...
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Association between meeting core elements for inpatient antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic utilization.
Related ArticlesAssociation between meeting core elements for inpatient antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic utilization. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun 24;:1-3 Authors: Bernard SR, Kuper KM, Lee KB, Stevens MP, Hohmann SF, Nguyen N, Pakyz AL Abstract We used multivariable analyses to assess whether meeting core elements was associated with antibiotic utilization. Compliance with 7 elements versus not doing so was associated with higher...
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The case for a population standardized infection ratio (SIR): A metric that marries the device SIR to the standardized utilization ratio (SUR).
Related ArticlesThe case for a population standardized infection ratio (SIR): A metric that marries the device SIR to the standardized utilization ratio (SUR). Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun 24;:1-4 Authors: Fakih MG, Huang RH, Bufalino A, Erlinger T, Sturm L, Hendrich A, Haydar Z Abstract BACKGROUND: The device standardized infection ratio (SIR) is used to compare unit and hospital performance for different publicly reported infections. Interventions...
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The effect of body mass index on the risk of surgical site infection.
Related ArticlesThe effect of body mass index on the risk of surgical site infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun 24;:1-6 Authors: Meijs AP, Koek MBG, Vos MC, Geerlings SE, Vogely HC, de Greeff SC Abstract OBJECTIVE: Obesity is considered a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI). We quantified impact of body mass index (BMI) on the risk of SSI for a variety of surgical procedures. METHODS: We included 2012-2017 data from the...
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Advances in the prevention and management of central-line-associated bloodstream infections: The role of chelator-based catheter locks.
Related ArticlesAdvances in the prevention and management of central-line-associated bloodstream infections: The role of chelator-based catheter locks. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun 24;:1-10 Authors: Chaftari AM, Viola GM, Rosenblatt J, Hachem R, Raad I Abstract The proper functioning of central lines is imperative for the management of patients with cancer or on hemodialysis. However, these lifelines can become infected and can malfunction.Chelators...
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