Our aim was to evaluate the safety of a silver–alginate-containing dressing to reduce peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) infections in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients. A total ...

We thank the writers for pointing out their success in central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) reduction utilizing a specialized ‘PICC maintenance team.’ Similar to our findings, they ...

Nurses and other staff in neonatal ICUs work daily to try to decrease the hospitals central line associated bloodstream infections. It is time to point the finger at the PICC line makers.” — Greg ...

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “This large cohort study suggests that neonatal infections among extremely low ...

Blood stream infection from a PICC line or central line will prolong the hospitalization for the lucky patient but those less fortunate suffer permanent disabling medical complications or death.” — ...

A peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line, is a long, soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm. Doctors use it to administer intravenous (IV) drugs, for instance, in ...

Flaws in polyurethane catheters and the battle against central line infections Nurses and other staff in neonatal ICUs work daily to try to decrease the hospitals central line associated bloodstream ...