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Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI) A global challenge ore than one million neonatal deaths every year in the world are attributable to infection. In Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) the reported [infection] incidence is 7-24.5%, and up to 40% in newborns with birth weight less than 1000 g or gestational age at birth <28 weeks.(1) Bloodstream Infections Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (3) The rates of CRBSI range from 6.4 to 8.3 episodes per 1,000 patient days in the NICU (4). Risk Factors (5) Low birth weight Lethargy and hypotonia Hyperglycemia Metabolic acidosis...

premistar premistar is the only impregnated 1Fr PICC, especially developed to fight against CBRSI in NICU. The Star Technology is the innovative combination of two active substances, Rifampicin and Miconazole, chosen for their synergic properties: - verlapping spectrum of efficacy on gram+, gram- & o fungi, (10, 11) - ultiple level of action on the bacteria, m - low risk of bacterial resistance development(11). Thanks to the very high concentration in small quantities of the two substances, the Star Technology ensures a strong local action at the catheter’s surface. The induction of...

Preventive strategies to reduce infections in these infants (VLBW) should be prioritized Journal of hospital infection, 2008 The most promising options for reducing catheter-related blood stream infection are […] antibiotic-impregnated central venous catheters Current Opinion in Infectious diseases, 2008 CVC supersaturated with Miconazole and Rifampicin were associated with significantly lower risk for catheter colonisation and catheter-related infections compared to standard catheters Technical features Code Flow rate (ml/min) Breakaway Needle Breakaway Needle - Bibliography 2 Sohn AH et...