title: Evidence-based approach to preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection in the NICU.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review care practices and methods of implementation that reduce the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical and quality improvement-oriented literature was reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Although effective catheter practices, equipment and staff training methods are available to reduce CLABSI, their implementation is often difficult.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A successful CLABSI reduction programme requires not only identification of best practices but also understanding of the specific context or unit culture into which they will be introduced.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. timothy_stevens@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Timothy P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schulman
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors