The Latest in Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Timely culture reports lower LOS for neonatal fever

July 28, 2018

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Primary cirrhotic prophylaxis of bacterial peritonitis falls short

July 9, 2018

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Hospital-acquired conditions drop 8% since 2014, saving 8,000 lives and $3 billion

June 8, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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For Gram-negative bacteremias, 7 days of antibiotics is enough

May 20, 2018

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ESBL-resistant bacteria spread in hospital despite strict contact precautions

May 14, 2018

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Adding vasopressin in distributive shock may cut AF risk

May 8, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Ertapenem slashes surgical site infections in carriers of ESBL-producing bacteria

April 24, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Preoperative penicillin allergy tests could decrease SSI

February 27, 2018

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Combo therapy does not improve outcomes for A. Baumannii

February 26, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Duodenoscope redesign prompts voluntary recall by Pentax

February 7, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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REPROVE: Ceftazidime-avibactam noninferior to meropenem for nosocomial pneumonia

February 7, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Drug combo indicated for bacterial pneumonia

February 4, 2018

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Preop physiotherapy training reduces risk of postop pulmonary complications

January 31, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections

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Predicting MDR Gram-negative infection mortality risk

January 24, 2018

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PPIs, certain antibiotics increase risk of hospital onset C. difficile infection

January 23, 2018

Healthcare-acquired Infections