| Autor: |
Turki Alkully, Sandra Hensley, Sadik Khuder, Naveena Luke, Mohammed Ruzieh, Joan Duggan |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
|
| Zdroj: |
Translation, Vol 8 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2469-6706 |
| Popis: |
Background: Risk factors for PICC CLABSI (peripherally inserted central venous catheter/ central line associated bloodstream infections) have been evaluated in a limited number of prospective and retrospective studies with conflicting results. Methods: A six year retrospective review of PICC CLABSI within a single institution was performed. PICC CLABSI cases were matched to uninfected controls and host and device data were extracted from comprehensive medical record reviews. A statistical analysis of PICC CLABSI risk factors compared to matched controls was performed. Results: 6756 patients had a PICC line placed during the study period (January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013). Fifty-six (0.83%) CLABSI were identified and matched to 245 uninfected controls. Factors associated with PICC CLABSI included: sepsis (P |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
