title: Ralstonia pickettii bacteremia associated with pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy in a Canadian hospital.
abstract: We describe 2 pediatric patients with Ralstonia pickettii bacteremia associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. Investigation revealed a common environmental source--the ECMO temperature-control units. We created guidelines for disinfecting these units that do not void the manufacturer's warranty and have prevented additional cases of bacteremia due to this organism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Canada. sarahforgie@cha.ab.ca
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Forgie
authors.forename: Terri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kirkland
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rennie
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chui
authors.forename: Geoff
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000382:microbiology; D002170:Canada; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D049920:Ralstonia pickettii