2020
An evaluation of metrics for assessing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs): A statewide comparison
Pepe DE, Maloney M, Leung V, Harizaj A, Banach DB, Dembry LM, Advani SD. An evaluation of metrics for assessing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs): A statewide comparison. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 481-483. PMID: 32089141, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.30.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Antimicrobial therapy for asymptomatic bacteriuria or candiduria in advanced cancer patients transitioning to comfort measures
Datta R, Wang T, Zhu M, Dembry LM, Han L, Allore H, Quagliarello V, Juthani-Mehta M. Antimicrobial therapy for asymptomatic bacteriuria or candiduria in advanced cancer patients transitioning to comfort measures. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2019, 40: 470-472. PMID: 30821230, PMCID: PMC6482377, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2019.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionIncidence rate ratiosAdvanced cancer patientsAsymptomatic bacteriuriaCancer patientsAntimicrobial therapySymptomatic urinary tract infectionPotential urinary tract infectionTract infectionsInappropriate therapyAntimicrobial daysComfort measuresBacteriuriaCandiduriaCFU/mLPatientsTherapyRate ratioMLInfection
2016
The clinical and molecular epidemiology of pre‐transplant vancomycin‐resistant enterococci colonization among liver transplant recipients
Banach DB, Peaper DR, Fortune BE, Emre S, Dembry LM. The clinical and molecular epidemiology of pre‐transplant vancomycin‐resistant enterococci colonization among liver transplant recipients. Clinical Transplantation 2016, 30: 306-311. PMID: 26780305, DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12690.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver transplant recipientsLiver transplantationVRE colonizationTransplant recipientsVancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infectionPolymerase chain reaction testingVancomycin-resistant enterococci colonizationPre-transplant colonizationSubsequent liver transplantationMore hospital daysObservational cohort studyCentral venous catheterizationInfection prevention measuresWarrants further studyRifaximin useAntimicrobial prophylaxisCohort studyHospital daysSignificant morbidityVenous catheterizationProspective studyActive surveillanceRisk factorsSurveillance culturesVRE isolates
2015
Neonatal Sepsis 2004-2013: The Rise and Fall of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci
Bizzarro MJ, Shabanova V, Baltimore RS, Dembry LM, Ehrenkranz RA, Gallagher PG. Neonatal Sepsis 2004-2013: The Rise and Fall of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2015, 166: 1193-1199. PMID: 25919728, PMCID: PMC4413005, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.02.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset sepsisLate-onset sepsisNeonatal intensive care unitCoagulase-negative staphylococciIntensive care unitCare unitLevel IV neonatal intensive care unitEpisodes of sepsisLow birth weightInfection prevention initiativesInfection prevention effortsPercent of casesGroup B streptococciHospital courseSepsis episodesMost infantsBirth weightCommon organismB streptococciSepsisOutcome dataAdditional surveillancePrevention effortsStudy periodInfants
2013
Validation of the surveillance and reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection denominator data
Backman LA, Nobert G, Melchreit R, Fekieta R, Dembry LM. Validation of the surveillance and reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection denominator data. American Journal Of Infection Control 2013, 42: 28-33. PMID: 24176605, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.06.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDenominator dataBlinded retrospective chart reviewCentral line-associated infectionsLine-associated infectionsRetrospective chart reviewAcute care hospitalsNational surveillance systemComparison of hospitalSignificant differencesChart reviewCare hospitalPatient chartsHospitalInternal validationConnecticut DepartmentPublic healthSurveillance systemCountCLDStrict definitionDaysReportingInfection
2009
Critical Challenges Ahead in Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Clinicians
Hartwig KA, Burich D, Cannon C, Massari L, Mueller L, Dembry LM. Critical Challenges Ahead in Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Clinicians. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine 2009, 24: 47-53. PMID: 19557957, DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x00006531.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBioterrorismClinical CompetenceConnecticutEducationHumansPhysiciansSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsYale New Haven Health SystemPhysicians' confidence levelsPercent of physiciansEmergency medicine physiciansMedicine physiciansInfectious agentsResponse rateInfectious diseasesHealth systemPhysiciansCliniciansPreparedness trainingConnecticut DepartmentHigh rateMedical education creditsReporting incidentsBioterrorism preparednessCME coursesHigh confidence rateDisease threatsGreater trainingDisease recognitionEducation creditDisease
2007
Case-control analysis of endemic Serratia marcescens bacteremia in a neonatal intensive care unit
Bizzarro MJ, Dembry LM, Baltimore RS, Gallagher PG. Case-control analysis of endemic Serratia marcescens bacteremia in a neonatal intensive care unit. Archives Of Disease In Childhood Fetal & Neonatal 2007, 92: f120. PMID: 17088342, PMCID: PMC2675455, DOI: 10.1136/adc.2006.102855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteremiaBirth WeightCase-Control StudiesConnecticutCross InfectionDrug Resistance, BacterialEndemic DiseasesEscherichia coliEscherichia coli InfectionsFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPrognosisRisk FactorsSerratia InfectionsSerratia marcescensConceptsNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitCare unitUninfected controlsHospital Neonatal Intensive Care UnitSerratia marcescens bacteremiaMedian gestational ageCentral vascular catheterEscherichia coli bacteremiaRecords of infantsCase-control studyHigher overall mortalityE coliOnset of infectionCase-control analysisTime of infectionHigh rateAssociated meningitisHospital courseColi bacteremiaOverall mortalityGestational agePremature infantsVascular cathetersBirth weight
2004
Conjunctival Colonization of Infants Hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Longitudinal Analysis
Raskind CH, Sabo BE, Callan DA, Farrel PA, Dembry LM, Gallagher PG. Conjunctival Colonization of Infants Hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Longitudinal Analysis. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2004, 25: 216-220. PMID: 15061413, DOI: 10.1086/502381.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Management of a Sabiá Virus-Infected Patient in a US Hospital
Armstrong L, Dembry L, Rainey P, Russi M, Khan A, Fischer S, Edberg S, Ksiazek T, Rollin P, Peters CJ. Management of a Sabiá Virus-Infected Patient in a US Hospital. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 1999, 20: 176-182. PMID: 10100543, DOI: 10.1086/501607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsolation precautionsUS hospitalsViral hemorrhagic fever patientsUniversity-affiliated medical centerVirus-infected patientsLocal hospital settingLaboratory-acquired infectionsPatient care settingsEnhanced precautionsNosocomial transmissionEarly diseaseFever patientsVirus antibodiesHealthcare workersSecondary casesVirus infectionMedical CenterHospital settingSecondary infectionLocal hospitalPatientsHospital staffAerosol spreadSabiá virusClinical specimens