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Abstract We conducted a comparative retrospective study to quantify the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on patient safety. We found a statistically significant increase in central-line–associated bloodstream infections and… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We conducted a comparative retrospective study to quantify the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on patient safety. We found a statistically significant increase in central-line–associated bloodstream infections and blood culture contamination rates during the pandemic. Increased length of stay and mortality were also observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords:
impact coronavirus;
disease 2019;
2019 covid;
coronavirus disease;
line associated;
central line
Journal Title: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Year Published: 2020
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