Risk Factors for Central line – associated Bloodstream Infections.
Indian Pediatr
;
2016 Sept; 53(9): 790-792
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-179215
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To carry out surveillance of central line – associated bloodstream infections in a Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and determine associated risk factors.Methods:
This prospective study was conducted over 1.5 years in the PICU. CDC definitions for these infections were followed and associated risk factors were identified.Results:
Of 265 enrolled children with central line, 13 developed blood stream infections (incidence density 5.03/1000 central-line days). Significant risk factors included changing the central-line, especially triple lumen, and frequently accessing the central-line.Conclusion:
Central-line associated bloodstream infections are preventable primary bacteremias and intervention strategies for prevention should be based on evidence generated to devise future protocols.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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