Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections

IV Connectors Studied for Preventing Bacterial Growth

Two IV needleless connectors made by RyMed Technologies outperformed other connectors in suppressing bacteria known to cause catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), according to a poster presentation at the 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research. ...More
October 11, 2010
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Institutions Measure Bloodstream Infection Rates Differently

A new study looking at how hospitals identify pediatric patients who develop catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CA-BSI) found significant inconsistencies in the methods used to report the number of patients who develop them. The study, led by Matthew Niedner, MD, ...More
October 8, 2010
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Study of Bloodstream Infections Reveals Inconsistent Surveillance Methods, Reporting Among Hospitals

A new study looking at how hospitals account for the number of pediatric patients who develop catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CA-BSIs) found substantial inconsistencies in the methods used to report the number of patients who develop these infections. The study, ...More
September 23, 2010
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Expanded Line of Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters from Cook Medical Helps Prevent HAIs

Responding to increased demand for technology to help prevent potentially fatal catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), Cook Medical has expanded its Spectrum Turbo-Ject line of antibiotic impregnated peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) to treat ...More
September 20, 2010
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Infection Preventionists, Manufacturers Cope With Needleless Connectors Issue

Now that the infection prevention and control community has had some time to learn about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s concerns regarding positive-displacement needleless connectors and the possible link to bloodstream infections (BSIs) and patient mortality, the ...More
August 4, 2010
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FDA Raises Concerns About Positive-Displacement Needleless Connectors

In a letter to infection preventionists, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is informing them about positive displacement needleless connectors and the possible link to several patient deaths associated with bloodstream infections (BSIs). ...More
August 2, 2010
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Becoming a Change Agent: Practical Steps for Transforming a Vision Into Reality

In today’s environment, the delivery of healthcare is constantly evolving, requiring practitioners to be nimble and quickly adapt to new guidelines, protocols and technology. ...More
July 30, 2010
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Choosing the Best Design for Intravenous Needleless Connectors to Prevent Bloodstream Infections

Healthcare-associated catheter-related bloodstream infections (HA-BSIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. ...More
July 28, 2010
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Catheter Connections Receives FDA Clearance for DualCap

Catheter Connections, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative vascular access and infection control products, announces that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market its DualCap™ product. ...More
July 21, 2010
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Striving for Zero CLABSIs

In a new campaign, "I Believe in Zero CLABSIs," the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has teamed with patient safety expert Peter Pronovost, MD, of Johns Hopkins, to mobilize infection preventionists to prove that prevention is ...More
July 19, 2010
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