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Reducing the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections; a quality improvement project
BackgroundThe burden of central line-associated bloodstream infections is significant and has negative implications for healthcare, increasing...
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The impact of central line bundles on the timing of catheter-associated bloodstream infections and their microbiological distribution in critically ill children
Catheter-associated bloodstream infection, also known as CLABSI, is the most serious consequence of central venous access devices. These infections...
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Application of Multi-Department Cooperation, Intelligent Prevention, and Supervision to Reduce the Incidence of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can result in worse outcomes and high hospitalization cost for patients. This study aimed to...
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Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) by Reducing Central Line Days
Purpose of ReviewWhile reducing unnecessary days present of central venous catheters (CVCs) is part of central line associated bloodstream infection...
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Effect of Infusion Set Replacement Intervals on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in the Intensive Care Unit: Study Protocol of the INSPIRATION Study
IntroductionThe replacement intervals for infusion sets may differ among healthcare institutions, which may have an impact on the occurrence of...
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Peripherally inserted central venous catheters decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections and change microbiological epidemiology in adult hematology unit: a propensity score-adjusted analysis
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) have a potential advantage in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection...
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Multi-center prospective study on central line-associated bloodstream infections in 79 ICUs of China
BackgroundChina has not yet established a national surveillance network such as NHSN from America, so there is still no large-scale investigations on...
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Management of enterococcal central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients with cancer
ObjectiveEnterococcus species are the third most common organisms causing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The management...
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Epidemiology, risk factors, and applicability of CDC definitions for healthcare-associated bloodstream infections at a level IV neonatal ICU
ObjectivesWe studied the epidemiology of primary bloodstream infections (BSIs), secondary BSIs, and central line-associated BSIs (CLABSIs) and...
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Immunosuppression at ICU admission is not associated with a higher incidence of ICU-acquired bacterial bloodstream infections: the COCONUT study
BackgroundImmunosuppression at intensive care unit (ICU) admission has been associated with a higher incidence of ICU-acquired infections, some of...
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Hospital-acquired bloodstream infections in critically ill cirrhotic patients: a post-hoc analysis of the EUROBACT-2 international cohort study
BackgroundHospital-acquired bloodstream infections are common in the intensive care unit (ICU) and have a high mortality rate. Patients with...
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Line days as a determinant of central line-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric patients with tunneled femoral peripherally inserted central catheters
BackgroundUltrasound (US)-guided tunneled femoral peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a safe central venous access option in infants...
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Oritavancin as sequential therapy for Gram-positive bloodstream infections
BackgroundOritavancin, a long-acting lipoglycopeptide approved for use in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, has limited data...
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Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with intestinal failure undergoing home parenteral nutrition: a single-center study
PurposeThe incidence and risk factors of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in patients with intestinal failure (IF) have not been...
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in detecting pathogens in pediatric oncology patients with suspected bloodstream infections
BackgroundStudies on mNGS application in pediatric oncology patients, who are at high risk of infection, are quite limited.
MethodsFrom March 2020...
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A Population-Based Study on the Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcome of Salmonella Bloodstream Infections in South Sweden 2012–2022
IntroductionInvasive infections caused by Salmonella are a significant global health concern. This population-based study aimed to comprehensively...
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The effect of the multimodal intervention including an automatic notification of catheter days on reducing central line-related bloodstream infection: a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study
BackgroundA central venous catheter (CVC) is an important medical device, but it could be preceding infection and the risk of central line-associated...
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Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Children: Current Challenges and Opportunities
Purpose of ReviewNo longer are healthcare-acquired conditions considered expected costs of care. Given the lack of randomized controlled trials in...
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Treatment of positive catheter tip culture without bloodstream infections in critically ill patients. A case-cohort study from the OUTCOMEREA network
PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the impact on subsequent infections and mortality of an adequate antimicrobial therapy within 48 h after catheter...
