Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of peripheral vasopressors to decrease central line placement and associated bloodstream infections.

Background: In 2020, as a result of evidence of demonstrated safety of an initial pilot program, our institution set out to implement a peripheral vasopressor infusion protocol. Objective: To evaluate the use of peripheral lines for vasopressor administration to reduce placement of unnecessary centr...

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Published in:Journal of Infection Prevention Vol. 25; no. 5; pp. 153 - 161
Main Authors: Dansereau, Angela C, Marti, Kristen E, Mah, John W, Pugliese, Nicholas M
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Sep2024
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