Association Between Double-Dose Cefuroxime and Surgical Site Infection Risk
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether a double-dose of cefuroxime decreases the risk for surgical site infections in patients weighing at least 80 kg.
Nosocomial Infections
Novel Outbreak Detection System That Combines Whole-Genome Sequencing, Machine Learning Shows Promise
Researchers sought to determine whether a novel system that combines whole-genome sequencing and machine learning is effective for detecting infectious outbreaks and identifying transmission routes of bacterial pathogens.
Safety and Risks Associated With Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Researchers conducted a study to compare outcomes among patients who underwent placement of either a midline or peripherally inserted central catheter due to either difficult vascular access or to receive antibiotic therapy.
Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing on Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Transmission
Investigators assessed whether daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate decreases the risk for vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) transmission in an intensive care unit with increased VRE endemicity.
Safety, Efficacy of Aminoglycosides or Polymyxin Monotherapy for Complicated UTI
Researchers conducted a study to assess the safety and efficacy of aminoglycosides or polymyxin monotherapy for the treatment of adults with complicated urinary tract infections caused by extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Risk for Infective Endocarditis In Patients With Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections, Cancer
Investigators conducted a study to assess the incidence and risk factors associated with infective endocarditis in patients with and without active cancer.
No Evidence Prophylactic Antibiotics Lower Postoperative Risk of Endo-DCR Surgical Site Infections
The findings echo previously published studies indicating antibiotic prophylaxis does not decrease risk of developing postoperative SSIs in endo-DCR.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Pathogens Found on Healthcare Workers’ Cellphones
Researchers conducted a study to measure antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial pathogens isolated from healthcare workers’ cellphones.
N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.
Risk Factors, Hospital Interventions Associated With Hospital-Acquired Bacteremia
Researchers conducted a study to determine the relationship between hospital interventions and the risk for hospital-acquired bacteremia.
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