Targeted versus Universal Decolonization to Prevent ICU Infection

Targeted versus Universal Decolonization to Prevent ICU Infection

Author: 
Huang, Susan S. [etal]
Publisher: 
New England Journal of Medicine
Date published: 
2013
Record type: 
Journal Title: 
The New England Journal of Medicine
Source: 
The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 368, No. 24, June 13, 2013, pp. 2255-2265
Abstract: 

Prevention of nosocomial infection, especially with MRSA, is a high priority. In this trial involving 74 ICUs at 43 hospitals, universal decolonization with the use of chlorhexidine and mupirocin was associated with a decrease in all-cause bloodstream infections.

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CITATION: Huang, Susan S. [etal]. Targeted versus Universal Decolonization to Prevent ICU Infection . : New England Journal of Medicine , 2013. The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 368, No. 24, June 13, 2013, pp. 2255-2265 - Available at: https://library.au.int/targeted-versus-universal-decolonization-prevent-icu-infection-4