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Reducing central line–associated bloodstream infections in North Carolina NICUs.

February 26, 2014

Fisher D, Cochran KM, Provost LP, et al. Pediatrics. 2013;132(6):e1664-71.

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A collaborative program modeled on the Keystone ICU project reduced the incidence of central line–associated bloodstream infections by 71% in 13 neonatal intensive care units. The reduction was sustained for 1 year after implementation of the intervention.

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