Safeguarding Accuracy: The Impact of Interventions on Reducing Blood Culture Contamination
Fareeha Adnan,
Nazia Khursheed,
Moiz Ahmed Khan
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Blood culture is the gold standard for diagnosing bacteremia and direct the physicians to select appropriate antimicrobials. In hospitals, blood culture contamination (BCC) is a common problem that has a detrimental effect on patient outcomes. Hence, we implemented strategies in our tertiary care setup, for training phlebotomists and nurses in proper blood sampling techniques, and assessed their effectiveness in reducing BCC rates. Methods: This interventional study was conducted at the Indus Hos… Show more
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