Closed Catheter Access System Implementation in Reducing Bloodstream Infection Rate in Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Closed Catheter Access System Implementation in Reducing Bloodstream Infection Rate in Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Background Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality encountered in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), especially in developing countries. Despite the implementation of infection control practices, such as strict hand hygiene, the BSI rate in our hos...

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Main Authors: Lily eRundjan, Rinawati eRohsiswatmo, Tiara Nien Paramita, Chrisella Anindita Oeswadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
preterm infants
Bloodstream infection
Needleless connector
Infection control practices
central line-associated blood stream infection
closed catheter access system
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2015.00020/full

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