Simple Quality Improvement Interventions Reduce Unnecessary Intravascular Device Dwell Time
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Simple quality improvement interventions reduce unnecessary intravascular device dwell time.
To the Editor—Intravascular devices (IVD) are a vital part of medical care. IVD-associated infections are an important cause of iatrogenic morbidity in inpatients. IVD-related bloodstream infections (BSI) prolong hospital stay and increase costs. IVD-related phlebitis is also a significant problem. The risk of IVD-associated complications correlates with IVD dwell time. The Centers for Disease ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0899-823X,1559-6834
DOI: 10.1086/587968