An exploration of bloodstream infection risk factors on hospitalized hematological malignancy patient

Abstract

To explore the risk factors of central vein catheter-related bloodstream infection (CVCRBI) in hospitalized hematological cancer patients. We retrospectively reviewed the charts and electro diagnostic(EDX) studies of 163 patients who were referred to the electromyography laboratory from inpatients in hematology ward.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Hsiao Ting Wang
Ming Yi Hsu

Author Details

Hsiao Ting Wang, MBA, Department of Hematology Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Taiwan; Ming Yi Hsu, PhD, MSc, School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Blood Stream Infection, Bloodstream Infection Risk Factors, Hematological Malignancies

Recommended Citation

Wang, Hsiao Ting and Hsu, Ming Yi, "An exploration of bloodstream infection risk factors on hospitalized hematological malignancy patient" (2017). Convention. 369.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/369

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

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Acquisition

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