An Intervention to Decrease Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU

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Authors

Peter J. Pronovost · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dale M. Needham · Indiana University School of Medicine

Sean M. Berenholtz · Indiana University School of Medicine

David Sinopoli

Haitao Chu · Johns Hopkins University

Sara E. Cosgrove · Indiana University School of Medicine

Bryan Sexton · Indiana University School of Medicine

Abstract

An evidence-based intervention resulted in a large and sustained reduction (up to 66%) in rates of catheter-related bloodstream infection that was maintained throughout the 18-month study period.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Patient Safety and Medication Errors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 355, Issue 26, pp. 2725-2732

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa061115

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