Abstract
This study reports on improved patient care through procedures that reduce the likelihood of hospital-acquired infections. This investigation found that longer "hang times" for nurse-prepared intra-arterial flush solutions did not significantly increase the patient's risk of infection. In addition, the article details cost savings and procedures to better manage nurses' time.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Bacterial Load
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Catheter-Related Infections / etiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / nursing
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Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
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Catheters, Indwelling
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Drug Contamination / prevention & control*
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Female
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Hospital Costs
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Humans
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Infusions, Intra-Arterial / adverse effects*
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Infusions, Intra-Arterial / economics
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Infusions, Intra-Arterial / nursing
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Midwestern United States
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Pharmaceutical Solutions / adverse effects*
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Pharmaceutical Solutions / economics
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Therapeutic Irrigation / adverse effects*
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Therapeutic Irrigation / economics
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Therapeutic Irrigation / nursing
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Time Factors