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888. Improving outcomes with revised preoperative universal decolonization protocol

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Open Forum Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1076

Abstract: In order to improve outcomes, including reduced surgical infection rate and costs, a revised universal preoperative decolonization protocol was implemented on a trial basis. In a 12 month before and after study at a public… read more here.

Keywords: decolonization protocol; decolonization; universal decolonization; preoperative universal ... See more keywords
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1226. Can Universal Decolonization Obviate the Need for Screening and Contact Precautions for Carriers of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Medical Intensive Care Unit With MRSA Endemicity? An Interrupted Time Series Study

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Open Forum Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1059

Abstract: Abstract Background Universal decolonization of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has been identified to be an effective infection control strategy of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). However, it remains uncertain whether universal decolonization can obviate… read more here.

Keywords: universal decolonization; intensive care; period; mrsa bacteremia ... See more keywords
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Reduction of Postoperative Infections Through Routine Preoperative Universal Decolonization of Advanced Heart Failure Patients With Chlorhexidine and Mupirocin Before Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing"

DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000443

Abstract: Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly being used in patients with advanced heart failure as bridge to transplant, bridge to decision, or destination therapy. Infections are a major complication associated with LVADs. Staphylococcus… read more here.

Keywords: advanced heart; decolonization; protocol; universal decolonization ... See more keywords