| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted at SCB Medical College in Cuttack, Odisha, India, focused on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in Respiratory ICU patients. The study found that the incidence of CLABSI was high, with risk factors such as prolonged catheterization, hospital and ICU stays, APACHE II score, and diabetes mellitus. Gram-positive bacteria were the most common pathogens isolated, with a significant proportion of multidrug-resistant organisms. The study concluded that CLABSI-associated mortality was at 60%, highlighting the importance of infection prevention in critical care settings. [Extracted from the article] |
