American Journal of Infection Control

During endoscopy, simethicone defoaming agents are commonly used to improve visualization, but they leave residues and impact drying. This clinical trial involved patients undergoing colonoscopy procedures with substantial bubbles that impeded

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Central line–associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Central line...associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is principally healthcare-associated with substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend CDI therapy for 10 days; however, it is often extended in practice when concurrent antibiotics are

Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance is a labor-intensive endeavor. We present the design and validation of an algorithm for SSI detection after hip replacement surgery, and a report of its successful implementation in 4 public hospitals in

Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance is a labor-intensive endeavor. We present the design and validation of an algorithm for SSI detection after hip replacement surgery, and a report of its successful implementation in four public hospitals in

Several studies have investigated the safety and efficacy of antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and the results are conflicting. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to summarize and identify the

Several studies have investigated the safety and efficacy of antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), and the results are conflicting. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to summarize and identify

During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased antibiotic prescribing and infection prevention challenges coincided with antibiotic resistant (AR) infection increases. Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus