bloodstream infections Archives

bloodstream infections

Blood-borne pathogen exposure injuries

July 11, 2007

Healthcare workers are exposed to blood-borne pathogens through contaminated needlesticks, sharps injuries, and mucous membrane exposures to infectious blood or body fluids of patients. The Centers for Disease…

Bloodstream infections from peripheral lines: An underrated risk

January 13, 2016

Analytics—the study of data to reveal meaningful patterns—is remaking large swaths of our culture, from business to sports to politics. In health care, applying analytics toward the goal…

Preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections related to I.V. connectors

August 11, 2012

The author provides an overview of the issue and suggests some solutions.

Preventing central line–associated bloodstream infections

September 14, 2015

Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections. Patients diagnosed and treated for CLABSIs require additional therapies and interventions, have longer stays, and face…

The Magnet® effect: Success in minimizing bloodstream infections

September 11, 2013

One hospital’s Magnet quest and several other factors came together to reduce the infection rate.

Walk the walk to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections

January 11, 2010

Nearly half of ICU patients have central venous catheters, putting them at risk for deadly bloodstream infections. Learn about proven methods for preventing these infections – and about…