Comparing the rates of driveline exit site infections in LVAD patients showering with different water sources.

ConclusionsIn conclusion, patients who are provided instruction to shower have comparable rates of DLES infections despite the source of shower water.ResultsDLES infections were documented in 28 of 118 patients. 84% and 72% of patients who showered with well water (n = 32/38) and municipal water (58/80) were free of DLES infections respectively (p = 0.16).Comparing the rates of driveline exit site infections in LVAD patients showering with different water sources.
Source: Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research