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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trends-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-trauma-surgical-intensive-care-unit
September 13, 2023 - Study
Trends in central line–associated bloodstream infections in a trauma-surgical … Trends in central line-associated bloodstream infections in a trauma-surgical intensive care unit. … this decline to a multifaceted quality improvement program that included standardized approaches to central … Trends in central line-associated bloodstream infections in a trauma-surgical intensive care unit. … April 20, 2011
Elimination of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-residents-detect-errors-technique-while-observing-central-line-insertions
April 12, 2019 - Study
Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions … Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions? … In this randomized study, general surgery residents who viewed an instructional video on proper central … Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions? … venous catheter skills.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/recommendedinfectionprev-components.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Vascular access prevalence aimed at minimizing central venous catheter (CVC) rates and achieving optimum … arterial venous (AV) fistula use rates, including measuring CVC and AV fistula prevalence rates and
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/venous-ulcers-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
September 13, 2012 - For intravenous antibiotics, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line and
access infections … 2012
Abbreviations: DVT = deep vein thrombosis; KQ = key question;
PICC = peripherally inserted central … Questions
We will search the following databases for primary studies: MEDLINE®, EMBASE®, the
Cochrane Central … Staphylococcus aureus; MRSA = methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; PICC = peripherally inserted central … resistance, selection of
resistant organisms
– For intravenous antibiotics: peripherally inserted central
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/hac-rates-decline.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
CLABSI+
Clostridium
difficile
Infections
+CLABSI - Central … Pressure
Ulcers
Surgical
Site
Infections
Ventilator-
Associated
Pneumonias
0%
(Post-op)
Venous
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42509/psn-pdf
August 21, 2013 - Matching Michigan program attempted to replicate the success of the Keystone ICU study at
preventing central … explaining-matching-michigan-ethnographic-study-patient-safety-program
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/matching-michigan-2-year-stepped-interventional-programme-minimise-central-venous-catheter
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/potent-medication-administered-not-so-viable-route
July 20, 2016 - Therefore, administration of vasopressors through central venous catheters is recommended, as the infusion … Infusion through a central line is ideal. … In patients without a central line, insertion can take a long time and waiting for a central line to … Mechanical and infectious complications developing due to central venous catheterizations in the emergency … venous catheters.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/statewide-nicu-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infection-rates-decline-after-bundles-and
September 23, 2020 - Study
Statewide NICU central-line–associated bloodstream infection rates decline … Statewide NICU central-line-associated bloodstream infection rates decline after bundles and checklists … conducted at all 18 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in New York State, use of checklists for central … Statewide NICU central-line-associated bloodstream infection rates decline after bundles and checklists … May 25, 2011
Elimination of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections from
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/just-in-case-mindset.pdf
April 01, 2022 - intensive care unit (ICU) team
leaders implement effective strategies and achieve goals to reduce central … Record (EHR) Opportunities (Bring Forth to Leadership)
• Display an icon representing a urinary and central … When we examined the data, we determined that the central line catheters
remained in place when they … Do clinicians know which of their patients have central
venous catheters? … Prevention of central venous line associated
bloodstream infections in adult intensive care units: A
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section4.html
October 01, 2015 - The three areas of focus to reduce device risk: placement, maintenance, and removal
Peripheral Venous … Central Venous Catheters
Before a CVC is placed, an evaluation of necessity ( indication ) should be … That is, does the care require central venous access? … Indications include (1) no feasible peripheral venous access, (2) the use of pressors and hemodynamic … monitoring, and (3) the use of medications that are phlebitogenic or require central access for infusion
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-opportunity-estimator-tool-improve-engagement-quality-and-safety-intervention
August 25, 2010 - application used to translate performance-related data into performance estimates to help prevent central … August 25, 2010
Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: … March 21, 2012
Executive/senior leader checklist to improve culture and reduce central … January 22, 2017
Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national … September 7, 2016
Do clinicians know which of their patients have central venous catheters
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/complications-vascular-access-procedures-patients-kidney-disease
November 15, 2023 - three types of vascular access for hemodialysis — arteriovenous fistulae, arteriovenous grafts, and central … venous catheters — can cause problems that require medical interventions, such as those described in … Practice guidelines for central venous access: a report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists … Task Force on Central Venous Access. … Complications of central venous catheters: internal jugular versus subclavian access—a systematic review
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39394/psn-pdf
May 25, 2010 - iatrogenic-events-contributing-icu-admission-prospective-study
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-complications-central-venous-catheterization
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi2.html
January 01, 2013 - Collection and Analysis
Results
Rates
Impact
Conclusion
Next Steps
The neonatal central … The NCLABSI action plan focuses on central line insertion and maintenance (a summary of the maintenance … Given the longer dwell time for NICU central lines, NCLABSI also uniquely concentrated on maintenance … activities related to central lines. … Configure tubing consistently for each type of arterial or venous access device.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33665/psn-pdf
March 01, 2008 - Residents were expected to independently perform
and teach most medical procedures (central venous line … Central venous lines (CVL) and thoracenteses are
performed under the direct supervision of interventional … venous line
467 (40)
Lumbar puncture
232 (20)
Paracentesis
258 (22)
Thoracentesis … Venous Line Placements (CVL)(Go to table citation in
commentary)
Procedure
Minimum Requirement … Sample Portion of the Self-Assessment Quiz for Central Venous Line Placement.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43304/psn-pdf
July 02, 2014 - preventing-facility-pressure-ulcers-patient-safety-strategy-systematic-review
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/matching-michigan-2-year-stepped-interventional-programme-minimise-central-venous-catheter
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/venous-ulcers-treatment/research
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-national-patient-safety-imperative
March 21, 2012 - Study
Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national patient … Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national patient safety imperative. … The continued progress in eliminating central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in intensive … Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national patient safety imperative. … , 2010
Minimizing errors of omission: Behavioural rEenforcement of Heparin to Avert Venous
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/index.html
October 01, 2015 - Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Placement, Maintenance, and Removal
Peripheral Venous … Catheters
Central Venous Catheters
Urinary Catheters
Ventilators
Resident Physicians
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851099/psn-pdf
June 28, 2023 - Correct hypotension prior to inserting an arterial or central venous catheter
In some cases, it is appropriate … Ultrasound can be helpful to prevent inadvertent arterial cannulation during central venous catheter … Display arterial and central venous pressures on the monitor
Displaying the pressure measured at the … Ultrasound can be helpful to prevent inadvertent arterial cannulation during central venous catheter … Arterial and central line pressure traces should be displayed on the monitor.