Acronyms and Abbreviations

Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Infections in NICU Patients: CLABSI

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BSI

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Bloodstream Infection

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CRBSI

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Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection

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CLABSI

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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection

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CHG

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Chlorhexidine Gluconate

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CoNS

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Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci

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DES

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Descriptive Study

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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GRADE

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Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation

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HHS

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(United States Department of) Health and Human Services

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HICPAC

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Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee

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IV

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Intravenous

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MRSA

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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MSSA

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Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

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NICU

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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OBS

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Observational Study

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PICC

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

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PCR

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Polymerase Chain Reaction

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PI

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Povidone Iodine

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QI

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Quality Improvement

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RCT

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Randomized Controlled Trial

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S. aureus

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Staphylococcus aureus

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TAP

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Targeted Assessment for Prevention

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UAC

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Umbilical Arterial Catheter

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UVC

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Umbilical Venous Catheter

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VLBW

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Very Low Birthweight