This prospective observational study was designed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcome of catheter-related bloodstream infection in children undergoing cardiac surgery. A staff specifically trained to handle the central venous catheters with proper aseptic techniques and an appropriate patient to medical staff ratio remain the most effective measures to prevent this infection.

Prospective incidence study of bloodstream infection in infants and children with central venous catheters after cardiac surgery in Italy

TOVO, Pier Angelo
2009-01-01

Abstract

This prospective observational study was designed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcome of catheter-related bloodstream infection in children undergoing cardiac surgery. A staff specifically trained to handle the central venous catheters with proper aseptic techniques and an appropriate patient to medical staff ratio remain the most effective measures to prevent this infection.
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Bezzio S; Scolfaro C; Broglia R; Calabrese R; Mignone F; Abruzzese PA; Aidala E; Valori A; Grassitelli S; Rizzo A; Iannandrea S; Tovo PA
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