Simulation-based Training for Surgery Residents in Aseptic Techniques

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Nosocomial Infections

In brief

Central line associated bloodstream infection (CL-ABI) is an important and preventable cause of nosocomial infections and is responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality The Centers for Disease Control have published guidelines for the prevention of CL-ABI that represent a collaborative effort by a multidisciplinary coalition of professional organizations that provide evidence based recommendations to prevent catheter related infections \[5\]. The interventions emphasize five distinct practices, including: education and training of healthcare providers who place and care for catheters, utilizing maximum sterile barrier precautions during catheter placement.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00787345

Run by

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

People needed

50

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2010-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-09-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• General surgery residents will be undergoing evaluation and training in MBP according to their department training policy.

Where it is running

• SLRH — New York, New York, United States
• St.Luke's Roosevelt Hospital — New York, New York, United States

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