TY - JOUR
T1 - Comparing the effects of two initial specimen diversion techniques on blood culture contamination rates and clinical outcomes-A multicenter study
AU - Febres-Aldana, Anthony
AU - Ashley, Patrycja
AU - Amenta, Eva
AU - Duffey, Megan
AU - Sepulveda, Theresa
AU - Lopez, Corina
AU - Shay, Sabra
AU - Barrett, Miriam
AU - Lasco, Todd
AU - Pipkins, Takei
AU - Reed, Margaret
AU - Lembcke, Bradley
AU - Al Mohajer, Mayar
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), 2024.
PY - 2024/11/11
Y1 - 2024/11/11
N2 - Although the initial specimen diversion device (ISDD) has been shown to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates, its impact on clinical outcomes remains unclear. This multicenter study showed that ISDD significantly decreased BCC. However, there was no reduction in length of stay, days of therapy, or central line-Associated bloodstream infections.
AB - Although the initial specimen diversion device (ISDD) has been shown to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates, its impact on clinical outcomes remains unclear. This multicenter study showed that ISDD significantly decreased BCC. However, there was no reduction in length of stay, days of therapy, or central line-Associated bloodstream infections.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85210409720
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U2 - 10.1017/ash.2024.391
DO - 10.1017/ash.2024.391
M3 - Article
C2 - 39563929
AN - SCOPUS:85210409720
SN - 2732-494X
VL - 4
JO - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology
JF - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology
IS - 1
M1 - e194
ER -