Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3848025 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Adoption of the new catheter care procedure (consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations) resulted in a 20% lower rate of BSIs and intravenous antibiotic starts, which were sustained over time and associated with a lower rate of hospitalizations due to sepsis.
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Authors
Alex BSN, RN, Weiling MS, Lynda K. MSN, RN, Carolyn RN, MSN, MBA, Franklin W. MD, Eduardo MD, MPH,