Implementation of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratories: Results from the SHEA Research Network

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Apr;38(4):496-498. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.309. Epub 2017 Jan 20.

Abstract

Infection prevention in electrophysiology (EP) laboratories is poorly characterized; thus, we conducted a cross-sectional survey using the SHEA Research Network. We found limited uptake of basic interventions, such as surveillance and appropriate peri-procedural antimicrobial use. Further study is needed to identify ways to improve infection prevention in this setting.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Humans
  • Laboratories, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Program Development / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents