The risk of bloodstream infection in adults with different intravascular devices: a systematic review of 200 published prospective studies
DG Maki, DM Kluger, CJ Crnich - Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE To better understand the absolute and relative risks of bloodstream infection (BSI)
associated with the various types of intravascular devices (IVDs), we analyzed 200 …
associated with the various types of intravascular devices (IVDs), we analyzed 200 …
The pathogenesis of ventilator-associated pneumonia: its relevance to developing effective strategies for prevention
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in the
intensive care unit and is associated with major morbidity and attributable mortality. Strategies to …
intensive care unit and is associated with major morbidity and attributable mortality. Strategies to …
The promise of novel technology for the prevention of intravascular device—related bloodstream infection. I. Pathogenesis and short-term devices
CJ Crnich, DG Maki - Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2002 - academic.oup.com
Intravascular devices (IVDs) are widely used for vascular access but are associated with
substantial risk of development of IVD-related bloodstream infection (BSI). The development of …
substantial risk of development of IVD-related bloodstream infection (BSI). The development of …
Surveillance definitions of infections in long-term care facilities: revisiting the McGeer criteria
ND Stone, MS Ashraf, J Calder, CJ Crnich… - Infection Control & …, 2012 - cambridge.org
Infection surveillance definitions for long-term care facilities (ie, the McGeer Criteria) have
not been updated since 1991. An expert consensus panel modified these definitions on the …
not been updated since 1991. An expert consensus panel modified these definitions on the …
The attributable cost, length of hospital stay, and mortality of central line-associated bloodstream infection in intensive care departments in Argentina: a prospective …
…, S Guzman, O Migone, CJ Crnich - American journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Limited information is available on the financial impact of central venous
catheter-associated bloodstream infection (BSI) in Argentina. To calculate the cost of BSIs in …
catheter-associated bloodstream infection (BSI) in Argentina. To calculate the cost of BSIs in …
The promise of novel technology for the prevention of intravascular device-related bloodstream infection. II. Long-term devices
CJ Crnich, DG Maki - Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2002 - JSTOR
Intravascular devices (IVDs) are widely used for vascular access but are associated with a
substantial risk of IVD-related bloodstream infection (BSI). The development of novel …
substantial risk of IVD-related bloodstream infection (BSI). The development of novel …
Clinical uncertainties in the approach to long term care residents with possible urinary tract infection
DA Nace, PJ Drinka, CJ Crnich - Journal of the American Medical Directors …, 2014 - Elsevier
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is arguably the most common infection in the long term care (LTC)
setting. Making the diagnosis of UTI and deciding when to initiate treatment with …
setting. Making the diagnosis of UTI and deciding when to initiate treatment with …
[HTML][HTML] Optimizing antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes: a narrative review and recommendations for improvement
The emerging crisis in antibiotic resistance and concern that we now sit on the precipice of
a post-antibiotic era have given rise to advocacy at the highest levels for widespread …
a post-antibiotic era have given rise to advocacy at the highest levels for widespread …
Infections in the neutropenic patient—new views of an old problem
GR Donowitz, DG Maki, CJ Crnich… - ASH Education …, 2001 - ashpublications.org
Infection in the neutropenic patient has remained a major clinical challenge for over three
decades. While diagnostic and therapeutic interventions have improved greatly during this …
decades. While diagnostic and therapeutic interventions have improved greatly during this …
The effects of prolonged ethanol exposure on the mechanical properties of polyurethane and silicone catheters used for intravascular access
CJ Crnich, JA Halfmann, WC Crone… - Infection Control & …, 2005 - cambridge.org
Background:Products containing alcohol are commonly used with intravascular devices at
insertion, to remove lipids from occluded intravascular devices used during parenteral nutrition…
insertion, to remove lipids from occluded intravascular devices used during parenteral nutrition…