Mechanical Circulatory Support Driveline Infection Reduction through Nursing Quality Improvement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.351
Abstract: Introduction Infection in patients with left ventricular assist device is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality resulting in increased risk for additional complications such as bleeding, thrombosis and stroke. The purpose of this quality… read more here.
Keywords: infection; nursing; driveline; driveline infection ... See more keywords
Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infection and Development of Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Case Series
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001409
Abstract: Durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are frequently complicated by driveline infection. The objective of this case series was to examine whether an association exists between driveline infection and intracranial hemorrhage. This retrospective case series… read more here.
Keywords: driveline infection; case series; hemorrhage;
Driveline Infection in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients: Effect of Standardized Protocols, Pathogen Type, and Treatment Strategy
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001690
Abstract: Driveline infection (DLI) is common after left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Limited data exist on DLI prevention and management. We investigated the impact of standardized driveline care initiatives, specific pathogens, and chronic antibiotic suppression (CAS)… read more here.
Keywords: driveline infection; care; driveline care; device ... See more keywords
Preventing Driveline Infection during Left Ventricular Assist Device Support by the HeartMate 3: A Survey-Based Study.
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DOI: 10.1111/aor.14187
Abstract: PURPOSE Driveline infection (DLI) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support yet limited studies are available to describe center-level prevalence, preventive practices and their potential effectiveness. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; driveline infection; device; survey ... See more keywords