Article
The Impact of Implementation of Bundle to Reduce Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Rates.
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MENEGUETI, Mayra Goncalves et al. The Impact of Implementation of Bundle to Reduce Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Rates. J Clin Med Res., vol. 7, n. 11, p. 857–861, 2015
1918-3003
Autor
Menegueti, Mayra Goncalves
Ardison, Kym Marcel Martins
Rodrigues, Fernando Bellissimo
Gaspar, Gilberto Gambero
Martins Filho, Olindo Assis
Puga, Marcelo Lourencini
Laus, Ana Maria
Basile Filho, Aníbal
Martins, Maria Auxiliadora
Resumen
Background: The aim of the study was to investigate how control bundles reduce the rate of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CVC-BSIs) rates in critically ill patients.
Methods: This is a prospective before-and-after study designed to evaluate whether a set of control measures (bundle) can help prevent CVC-BSI. The bundles included a checklist that aimed to correct practices related to CVC insertion, manipulation, and maintenance based on guidelines of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Results: We examined 123 checklists before and 155 checklists after implementation of the training program. Compared with the pre-intervention period, CVC-BSI rates decreased. Hand hygiene techniques were used correctly. CVC-BSI incidence was 9.3 and 5.1 per 1,000 catheter-days before and after the training program, respectively.
Conclusions: The implementation of a bundle and training program effectively reduces CVC-BSI rates.