Abbreviations
Appendix: Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Definition |
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BSI | Bloodstream infection |
CABSI | Catheter-associated bloodstream infection |
CFU | Colony-forming unit |
C-I | Chlorhexidine-impregnated |
CHG | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
CI | 95% confidence interval |
CoNS | Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus |
CRBSI | Catheter-related bloodstream infection |
CR sepsis | Catheter-related sepsis |
CVC | Central venous catheter |
GRADE | Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation |
HR | Hazard ratio |
hr | hour |
ICDRG | International Contact Dermatitis Research Group |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
IQR | Interquartile range |
ITT | Intention to treat analysis |
MBC | Minimum bactericidal concentration |
NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
NR | Not reported |
NS | Not statistically significant |
PCICU | Pediatric cardiac intensive care unit |
PICU | Pediatric intensive care unit |
PI | Povidone iodine |
RCT | Randomized controlled trial |
RR | Relative risk |
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