The economic burden of cardiac implantable electronic device infections in Alberta, Canada: a population-based study using validated administrative data

ConclusionsCIED infections are associated with increased costs and are a burden to the healthcare system. This highlights a need to recognize increasing SSI rates and implement measures to minimize infection risk. Further studies should endeavor to apply this work to full economic evaluations to better understand and identify cost-effective infection mitigation strategies.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research