Acronyms and Abbreviations
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Infections in NICU Patients: S. aureus (2020
| Abbreviation | Expansion |
|---|---|
| BSI | Bloodstream Infection |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CLABSI | Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| GRADE | Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation |
| HICPAC | Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee |
| IV | Intravenous |
| MDRO | Multidrug-Resistant Organism |
| MRSA | Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MSSA | Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| RCT | Randomized Controlled Trial |
| S. aureus | Staphylococcus aureus |
| TAP | Targeted Assessment for Prevention |
| VLBW | Very Low Birthweight |
| WGS | Whole Genome Sequencing |
Page last reviewed: September 4, 2020