Beyond the bundle: a survey of central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention practices used in US and Canadian pediatric hospitals

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Nov;34(11):1208-10. doi: 10.1086/673447. Epub 2013 Sep 23.

Abstract

We surveyed US and Canadian pediatric hospitals about their use of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention strategies beyond typical insertion and maintenance bundles. We found wide variation in supplemental strategies across hospitals and in their penetration within hospitals. Future studies should assess specific adjunctive prevention strategies and CLABSI rates.

MeSH terms

  • Antisepsis
  • Canada
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Cross Infection / etiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Data Collection
  • Disinfection
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control
  • Hospitals, Pediatric*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods*
  • Sepsis / etiology
  • Sepsis / prevention & control*
  • United States