Bloodstream infection (BSI) is defined by positive blood cultures in a patient with systemic
signs of infection and may be either secondary to a documented source or primary—that is …

Abstract The French Society of Intensive Care Medicine (SRLF), jointly with the French-
Speaking Group of Paediatric Emergency Rooms and Intensive Care Units (GFRUP) and …

Purpose Previously published guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for
detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this …

Background Care bundles are a set of three to five evidence-informed practices performed
collectively and reliably to improve the quality of care. Care bundles are used widely across …

Cancer patients frequently require central venous catheters for therapy and parenteral
nutrition and are at high risk of central venous catheter–related infections (CRIs). Moreover …

Background Evidence-based bundles have reduced central line bloodstream infection rates
in adult intensive care units. To tackle peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) bloodstream …

The escalating misuse and excessive utilization of antibiotics have led to the widespread
dissemination of drug-resistant bacteria, posing a significant global healthcare crisis. Of …

Intravascular catheters are inserted into almost all critically ill patients. This review provides
up-to-date insight into available knowledge on epidemiology and diagnosis of complications …

Background Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with
increased mortality, prolonged hospitalisation and increased healthcare costs. Care bundles …

Central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a significant cause of morbidity
and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). A “bundle” is defined as a …