Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings

Cynthia C. Chernecky; Denise Macklin; William R. Jarvis; Thomas V. Joshua

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.05.023

Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings

Cynthia C. Chernecky, Denise Macklin, William R. Jarvis, Thomas V. Joshua

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Abstract

This was a multicenter, quasiexperimental, 140-month, acute care study comparing central line-associated bloodstream infection rates associated with positive or negative intravenous connectors to a zero fluid displacement connector. A decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections was found after changing from either negative or positive intravenous connectors to the zero fluid displacement connector (P =.004) with total cost savings of over $3 million.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	200-202
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	42
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2013.05.023
State	Published - Feb 2014

Keywords

CLABSI
Comparative effectiveness
Mechanical valve
Negative pressure
Neutral
Positive pressure
Split septum

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Epidemiology
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings. / Chernecky, Cynthia C.; Macklin, Denise; Jarvis, William R. et al.
In: American Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 42, No. 2, 02.2014, p. 200-202.

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