A comparison of the buttonhole and rope-ladder AVF cannulation techniques and infection rates within the SCOPE collaborative
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DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05137-1
Abstract: Studies regarding hemodialysis (HD) arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation in adults indicate a higher risk of infection with the buttonhole (BH) technique compared to the rope-ladder (RL) technique. Pediatric data on this issue is sparse. We… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; cannulation; infection; rope ladder ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial coated implants in trauma and orthopaedics-A clinical review and risk-benefit analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.12.011
Abstract: Implant-associated infections remain a major issue in orthopaedics and antimicrobial functionalization of the implant surface by antibiotics or other anti-infective agents have gained interest. The goal of this article is to identify antimicrobial coatings, for… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; risk; infection; risk benefit ... See more keywords
Effect of mental health on post-operative infection rates following cervical spine fusion procedures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2017.08.006
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine whether having an existing psychiatric disorder is a risk factor for developing post-operative infection following anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) and posterior cervical fusion (PCF).… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; operative infection; post operative; infection rates ... See more keywords
COVID-19 infection rates in patients referred for psychiatric admission during a regional surge: The case for universal testing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.113833
Abstract: Some psychiatric hospitals have instituted mandatory COVID-19 testing for all patients referred for admission. Others have permitted patients to decline testing. Little is known about the rate of COVID-19 infection in acute psychiatric inpatients. Characterizing… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; admission; infection; covid infection ... See more keywords
Care Bundle Approach to Minimizing Infection Rates after Neurosurgical Implants for Neuromodulation: A Single-Surgeon Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.003
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Implant-related infections carry a high morbidity. Infectious rates for neuromodulation implants range from 1% to 9% for deep brain stimulation (DBS), 0% to 10% for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems, and 3% to 15% for… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; post ipb; infection; approach ... See more keywords
Contrasting haemoparasite prevalence in larid species with divergent ecological niches and migration patterns
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DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022000920
Abstract: Abstract Abstract Haemoparasites represent a diverse group of vector-borne parasites that infect a wide range of vertebrate hosts. In birds, haemoparasite infection rates may be associated with various ecological and life history traits, including habitat… read more here.
Keywords: ecological niches; prevalence; infection rates; migration ... See more keywords
The implementation of an external ventricular drain care bundle to reduce infection rates
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1725436
Abstract: Abstract Background: The main complication of external ventricular drains (EVD) is infection. Implementation of evidence-based guidelines for central venous catheter (CVC) care resulted in significant declines in infections. We tested a comparable approach to EVD… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; infection; care bundle; evd infection ... See more keywords
Minimal Rickettsial Infection Rates and Distribution of Ticks in Uganda: An Assessment of the Seasonal Effects and Relevance to Tick-Borne Disease Risk in East Africa
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac166
Abstract: Abstract Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a significant risk to humans and represent one of the major factors influencing readiness within the United States' military worldwide. Additionally, ticks and TBDs constitute major animal health problems leading… read more here.
Keywords: infection; infection rates; tick species; distribution ... See more keywords
327. Assessment of Bacterial Co-infection Rates and Antibiotic Exposure in COVID-19 Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.529
Abstract: Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic data suggest risk for bacterial co-infection upon hospital presentation remain extremely low. Despite low co-infection rates, antibiotics are prescribed for most patients. Current data are limited regarding institutional-specific change in antibiotic… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial infection; antibiotic use; covid; infection ... See more keywords
Differences in Pre- and Post-dischcarge Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection rates by colonization status in US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx162.107
Abstract: Abstract Background Little is known about how MRSA infection rates differ between patients who are colonized on admission compared with those who acquire colonization during an inpatient stay. In addition, most studies focus on MRSA… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; mrsa infections; post discharge; infection ... See more keywords
Infection Rates and Treatment of Low-Velocity Extremity Gunshot Injuries
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000827
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the rates of infection in low-energy gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the extremity. Design: Retrospective review. Setting: Level I trauma center. Patients/Participants: Patients (N = 140) with at least 90-day follow-up for extremity-only… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; antibiotic prophylaxis; extremity; infection ... See more keywords