A protocol for quality improvement programme to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in NICU of low and middle income country.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Evidence-based interventions when used in form of a bundle have proven to decrease CLABSI. Our unit has a high CLABSI rate (9/1000 central line days). Therefore, we intend to introduce evidence-based CLABSI prevention package in our practice to improve CLABSI rates in our NICU within limited resources.

Methods and analysis

The study will be conducted using preanalysis and postanalysis design from January 2016 to December 2017. It is going to be conducted in three phases with phase I being the preimplimentation phase where retrospective data will be collected. Phase II, implementation phase, where the CLABSI prevention packag

SUBMITTER: Hussain ASS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5842986 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature