Initial specimen diversion technique to reduce blood culture contamination
Abstract
"Problem: Burdens on healthcare systems including unnecessary antibiotic administration, longer length of stay, and greater cost. Typically caused by improper technique when drawing, but can also be from skin bacteria. In a 600-bed academic hospital, 5.6% blood culture contamination rate above national benchmark of 3%. Literature review PICOT: Does the initial specimen diversion technique reduce blood culture contamination?"--Introduction.