Status:

TERMINATED

Frequency of Accessing Central Lines for Blood Samples

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Conditions:

Congenital Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-18 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to quantify and analyze the line accesses for each of the 3 participating ICUs. The hypothesis is that the CICU will have a significantly higher number of line accesses t...

Detailed Description

The CICU is participating in the system wide initiative to decrease blood stream infections (BSIs). In January 2006, the BSI rate in the CICU at Children's, Egleston peaked at 18.2 (rate of infections...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ICUs at Egleston Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • June 1, 2003 - June 30, 2006
  • ICU LOS between 14 and 28 days
  • Central access
  • 30 days to 18 years

Exclusion

  • Those who do not meet inclusion criteria

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2003

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

320 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00366314

Start Date

June 1 2003

Last Update

June 13 2007

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322