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Blood culture contamination study – Full Text

"We define a contaminated BC as the growth of a typical contaminant/skin flora in 1-2/4 BC bottles. We calculate BCC rates as a percentage of the contaminated BC/total BC during the period and BCU rates as the number of BC/1000 patient days (PD)" Saleh et al (2025).

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CLABSI prevention in Finnish intensive care units

"We conducted a cross-sectional, nationwide survey on awareness of recommended infection prevention practices involving central venous catheters and invasive ventilators in intensive care units" Terho et al (2025).

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Bedside placement of tunneled dialysis catheters

"Our aim was to systematically review the literature on bedside placement of TDCs and to calculate the pooled prevalence rates of technical success, favorable clinical outcomes, and overall complications" Bsat et al (2025).

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Hospital-acquired infections in adult intensive care units

"Due to limited recent literature, we aimed to evaluate the incidence rates and causative organisms of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infections at our tertiary care center and to determine the factors associated with mortality in patients with ICU-acquired infections" Zirpe et al (2025).

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Study explores the experience of children undergoing PICC insertion – Full Text

"The findings underscore the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of the symptoms and needs of pediatric cancer patients undergoing PICC insertion. By appreciating and honoring children's voices, we can effectively cater to their distinct worries and guarantee they get the care and consideration they merit" Li et al (2025).

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