This article reviews evidence-based strategies for preventing cardiac implantable electronic device infections, including peri-procedural antibiotic use and antibacterial envelopes. Highlights quality improvement opportunities to reduce infection risk through standardized protocols and evidence-based clinical practice.
Why this matters: Supports safer device procedures by summarizing interventions that can reduce avoidable infection risk and improve procedural outcomes.
Authors: John N. Catanzaro, MD, FHRS; Anne Marie Smith, MBA; Javed M. Nasir, MD
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Publish Date or Last Revised
June 29, 2026
Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Therapeutic Area
Device Management
Management
Prevention, Procedure / Surgery
Setting
Device Care, Electrophysiology Lab, Surgical
Quality Improvement Topic
Effectiveness, Interventions, Metrics / Measures, Safety