Single-use ECG cables and lead wires
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Single-patient-use ECG cables and lead wires help minimize cross-contamination between patients.
Cardinal Health™ Electrocardiography
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75% of patients admitted to US acute care facilities require cardiac monitoring1
Up to 77% of reusable ECG lead wires remain contaminated with HAI causing pathogens2-4
Up to 95% of ECG alarms are considered clinically irrelevant5
Help reduce the risk of cross-contamination
Transitioning to Kendall DL™ single-patient-use ECG cable and lead wire system may help your facility’s infection prevention strategy.
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Reduce the risk of false, leads-off alarms
Joint Commission has declared the reduction of alarm hazards a national patient safety goal of 2020. Read the clinical summary from the American Journal of Critical Care to learn one way in which your facility can work towards this goal.
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Achieve sustainability goals
Help make a positive impact on the environment and your budget with the Kendall DL™ lead wire system.
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1https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb180-Hospitalizations-United-States-2012.pdf.
2Addison N. Cleanliness of Disposable v Nondisposable Electrocardiography Lead Wires in Children. Am J Crit Care. 2014;23:424-428.
3Jancin B. Antibiotic-resistant pathogens found on 77% of ECG lead wires. Cardiology News. 2004;2(3):14.
4Lestari T, Ryll S, Kramer A. Microbial contamination of manually reprocessed, ready to use ECG lead wire in intensive care units. GMS Hyg Infect Cont. 2013;8(1):1-7.
5Inokuchi R et al. The proportion of clinically relevant alarms decreases as patient clinical severity decreases in intensive care units: a pilot study. BMJ Open. 2013;3: e003354.
2Addison N. Cleanliness of Disposable v Nondisposable Electrocardiography Lead Wires in Children. Am J Crit Care. 2014;23:424-428.
3Jancin B. Antibiotic-resistant pathogens found on 77% of ECG lead wires. Cardiology News. 2004;2(3):14.
4Lestari T, Ryll S, Kramer A. Microbial contamination of manually reprocessed, ready to use ECG lead wire in intensive care units. GMS Hyg Infect Cont. 2013;8(1):1-7.
5Inokuchi R et al. The proportion of clinically relevant alarms decreases as patient clinical severity decreases in intensive care units: a pilot study. BMJ Open. 2013;3: e003354.