Updated CDC Guidelines Target Infections in Patients With Intravenous Catheters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) have updated a guideline, "Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections," designed to help practitioners eliminate bloodstream infections in patients with intravenous catheters, considered to be deadly and costly healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Adaptive Clothing Innovations for Medical Treatments: A Journey to Enhance Patient Care
June 18th 2024Chaitenya Razdan, CEO and founder of Care+Wear, discusses the development of adaptive clothing for patients with PICC lines and NICU infants, focusing on comfort, dignity, and infection prevention.
Tracking Pathogen Contamination in a New Children’s Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic
June 17th 2024A study at the 2024 APIC conference observed MRSA and Pseudomonas contamination in a new children's outpatient pulmonary clinic during construction and after patient use, highlighting significant infection risks.
Our Understanding of Immune Issues Is Evolving: Here Are 5 Reasons Why
June 14th 2024Recent medical advances include RNA vaccine technology, enhanced understanding of immune dysregulation, improved inter-specialty communication, deeper insights into inflammation, and recognition of biological complexity.
Strategies to Prevent Infection During Childbirth: Vaginal vs Cesarean Delivery
June 13th 2024Infection prevention during childbirth, via vaginal or cesarean delivery, is crucial for maternal and neonatal health. Strategies include strict hygiene, sterile techniques, and antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce postpartum infection risks.
