Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Use of positive-displacement needleless connectors and rates of catheter-related bloodstream infections. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Intravenous (IV) catheters, including central venous catheters, are commonly used in hospitals to provide access for administration of fluids and medication, especially in intensive care units. IV catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are associated with increased hospital costs, greater hospital lengths of stay, and significant morbidity and mortality. Usual care for preventing these infections consists of a coordinated infection-control program including staff education, and meticulous antisepsis during insertion and maintenance of the IV catheter. While there are multiple factors associated with the development CRBSI, an ongoing issue has been whether certain types of needleless connectors used with IV catheters are more likely to cause infection compared with other types. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Catheter-Related Infections; Catheters, Indwelling; Equipment Contamination; Equipment Design; Infection Controls Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000845 Date abstract record published 13/11/2013 |