Impact of a multidimensional infection control strategy on central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in pediatric intensive care units of five developing countries: findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC).

ROSENTHAL V. D., RAMACHANDRAN B., VILLAMIL-GÓMEZ W., ARMAS-RUIZ A., NAVOA-NG J. A., MATTA-CORTÉS L., ...More

Infection, vol.40, pp.415-23, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s15010-012-0246-5
  • Journal Name: Infection
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.415-23
  • Keywords: Catheter-related infections, Bundle, International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium, Multidimensional approach, Hand hygiene, Developing countries, CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER, INTRAVENOUS-CATHETER, PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK, ATTRIBUTABLE COST, ARGENTINEAN HOSPITALS, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, MATCHED ANALYSIS, POVIDONE-IODINE, CONTROL PROGRAM, HAND HYGIENE
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

To analyze the impact of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) multidimensional infection control strategy including a practice bundle to reduce the rates of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLAB) in patients hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) of hospitals, which are members of the INICC, from nine cities of five developing countries: Colombia, India, Mexico, Philippines, and Turkey.