SG-APSIC1180: Successful reduction in the number of hospital-acquired dialysis- catheter–related bloodstream infections: Quality improvement initiative

SG-APSIC1180: Successful reduction in the number of hospital-acquired dialysis- catheter–related bloodstream infections: Quality improvement initiative

Objectives: Patients undergoing hemodialysis using a catheter are at significant risk of developing central venous catheter–related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), especially with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), resulting in increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. In our 1,000...

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Main Authors: Sreekanth Koduri, Tan Seow Yen, Prasanna Thirukonda, Maria Theresa, Alvin Chew Zhen Jie, Wang Hwee May, Jane Caroline Van Der Straaten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X23000621/type/journal_article

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