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Antimicrobial use and opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric postacute and long-term care settings.
Johnson CL, Neu N, Saiman L. Johnson CL, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep;44(9):1515-1517. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.287. Epub 2023 Jan 30. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 36710625 Free PMC article.
We performed a point-prevalence study of antimicrobial prescriptions in 9 pediatric postacute and long-term care (pPALTC) settings. Antimicrobials were prescribed for 5%-7% of residents including infectious (41%), noninfectious (24%), prophylaxis (24%), and unknown (11%) i …
We performed a point-prevalence study of antimicrobial prescriptions in 9 pediatric postacute and long-term care (pPALTC) settings. A …
Potential opportunities and challenges for infection prevention and control for cystic fibrosis in the modern era.
Murray L, Saiman L. Murray L, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 1;35(4):346-352. doi: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000847. Epub 2022 Jul 5. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2022. PMID: 35849525 Review.
Currently, highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) is dramatically improving the clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis and reducing pulmonary exacerbations and hospitalizations. Thus, it is feasible that long-term, sustained improvements in pulmonary manifestations …
Currently, highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) is dramatically improving the clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis and reducing p …
Active surveillance for acute respiratory infections among pediatric long-term care facility staff.
Wilmont S, Neu N, Hill-Ricciuti A, Alba L, Prill MM, Whitaker B, Garg S, Stone ND, Lu X, Kim L, Gerber SI, Larson E, Saiman L. Wilmont S, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Am J Infect Control. 2020 Dec;48(12):1474-1477. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.190. Epub 2020 Jun 25. Am J Infect Control. 2020. PMID: 32593809 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Transmission of respiratory viruses between staff and residents of pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCFs) can occur. We assessed the feasibility of using text or email messages to perform surveillance for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) among staff. . …
BACKGROUND: Transmission of respiratory viruses between staff and residents of pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCFs) can occur …
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pediatric Long-term Care Facility Staff Regarding Infection Control for Acute Respiratory Infections and Influenza Vaccination.
Saiman L, Wilmont S, Hill-Ricciuti A, Jain M, Collins E, Ton A, Neu N, Prill MM, Garg S, Larson E, Stone ND, Gerber SI, Kim L. Saiman L, et al. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021 Mar 26;10(2):164-167. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piz090. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021. PMID: 31848614
We surveyed clinical staff and on-site teachers working at pediatric long-term care facilities regarding prevention and control of acute respiratory infections and influenza in staff and residents. ...
We surveyed clinical staff and on-site teachers working at pediatric long-term care facilities regarding prevention and control of ac …
Infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship practices in pediatric long-term care facilities.
Johnson CL, Hill-Ricciuti A, Grohs E, Saiman L. Johnson CL, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jan;41(1):116-119. doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.314. Epub 2019 Nov 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020. PMID: 31739814
Pediatric long-term care facilities were surveyed to assess infection control and antimicrobial stewardship practices. ...
Pediatric long-term care facilities were surveyed to assess infection control and antimicrobial stewardship practices. ...
Improving outcomes of infections in cystic fibrosis in the era of CFTR modulator therapy.
Saiman L. Saiman L. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2019 Nov;54 Suppl 3:S18-S26. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24522. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2019. PMID: 31715086 Review.
The CF Foundation has launched the Infection Research Initiative to fund research that will improve our understanding of the complex microbial ecology within the CF lung, improve detection of CF pathogens, optimize current treatment, including long-term chronic therapies, …
The CF Foundation has launched the Infection Research Initiative to fund research that will improve our understanding of the complex microbi …
Palivizumab and Long-term Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis.
Fink AK, Graff G, Byington CL, Loeffler DR, Rosenfeld M, Saiman L. Fink AK, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Pediatrics. 2019 Jul;144(1):e20183495. doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-3495. Pediatrics. 2019. PMID: 31239289
BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine use of palivizumab prophylaxis for infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) but recommends consideration in infants with clinical evidence of chronic lung disease or nutritional compromise. However, the beneficial …
BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine use of palivizumab prophylaxis for infants with cystic fibrosis (C …
Associations Between Enteral Nutrition and Acute Respiratory Infection Among Patients in New York Metropolitan Region Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities.
Burgermaster M, Murray M, Saiman L, Seres DS, Larson EL. Burgermaster M, et al. Among authors: saiman l. Nutr Clin Pract. 2018 Dec;33(6):865-871. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10017. Epub 2018 Feb 15. Nutr Clin Pract. 2018. PMID: 29446855 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCF) serve a complicated and resource-intensive patient population with high usage of nutrition support. ...CONCLUSION: The prevalence of EN, complexity of cases, and necessity of long-term EN make nutrition support …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCF) serve a complicated and resource-intensive patient population with high usage …
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