Comparison of immune response to the influenza vaccine in obese and nonobese healthcare workers.

Objective: To determine whether there is a difference in antibody titers and functionality after receipt of the influenza vaccine for obese versus nonobese healthcare workers (HCW).

Design: Prospective observational study.

Setting: Tertiary medical center.

Impact of alcohol-impregnated port protectors and needleless neutral pressure connectors on central line-associated bloodstream infections and contamination of blood cultures in an inpatient oncology unit.

Background: A major risk factor for the development of bloodstream infection is the presence of a central venous catheter (CVC), especially in immunocompromised patients. CVC hub contamination is a risk factor for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).

Methods: This observational before-after trial in a tertiary care hospital's oncology unit included adult patients with a CVC.