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Apr 02, 2018 · • Device‐associated • CLABSI –Central line‐associated bloodstream infection • CLIP –Central line insertion practices • VAE – Ventilator‐associated events (adult locations only) • VAP – Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (in pediatric locations (in‐plan …
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