Abstract
Antimicrobial devices are often used to prevent nosocomial infection, despite mixed evidence as to their efficacy. Using a national survey, we found that a hospital's use of an antimicrobial device to prevent one type of infection was associated with a higher likelihood that a similar device would be used to prevent a different infection.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / prevention & control
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Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control
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Catheters / microbiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Data Collection
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Humans
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Infection Control / instrumentation*
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Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated / prevention & control
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United States
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Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control