ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2018
Nudge to better care - blood cultures and catheter-related bloodstream infections in Germany at two points in time (2006, 2015).
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- Chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing for the prophylaxis of central venous catheter-related complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2019Pooled it
- Dressing Impregnated with Chlorhexidine and Vancomycin for the Prophylaxis of Central Venous Catheter-Related Infections-A Randomized Trial.Infectious disease reports · 2025Article
- Reduction of central line-associated bloodstream infections in a large acute care hospital in Midwest United States following implementation of a comprehensive central line insertion and maintenance bundle.Journal of infection prevention · 2021Article
- Limited indirect effects of an infant pneumococcal vaccination program in an aging population.PloS one · 2019Article
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Abstract
Background: Blood cultures (BCs) are the gold standard for diagnosing sepsis and are prerequisite for a targeted antibiotic treatment and essential for patient outcomes. Aim of the study was to analyze the frequency of BCs, the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and to study the association between both parameters on intensive care units in Germany over time. Methods: Cross-sectional studies at two points in time (2006, 2015) on ICUs participating in the German hospital infection surveillance system. CLABSIs were defined according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed using generalized linear models. Results: A total of 639 ICUs participated in 2006 or 2015 and 90 ICUs (" Conclusions: From 2006 to 2015 the frequency of BCs increased on ICUs in Germany and is now within the recommended 100 to 200 BCs sets per 1000 patient days.
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