Preventing infections associated with central venous catheters.
CR-BSI is one of the most serious complications in an already seriously ill patient. Incorporation of these recommendations into local protocols and routine clinical practice will help to bring about a significant reduction in the incidence of CR-BSI in all NHS acute care trusts. The evidence base will be reviewed in 2002.
Pratt
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Richard Wells Research Centre, Thames Valley University, London.
Pellowe
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C
Harper
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P
Loveday
H
H
Robinson
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N
D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*