Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line–associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015–2018. (9th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kobayashi, Takaaki; Clore, Gosia S.; Kukla, Mary E.; Alzunitan, Mohammed; Kritzman, Jeffrey; Abosi, Oluchi; Puig-Asensio, Mireia; Marra, Alexandre R.; Diekema, Daniel J.; Edmond, Michael B.; Salinas, Jorge L.
• Is Part Of: Infection control and hospital epidemiology. Volume 42:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 348
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 2021-03-09
• Subjects: Nosocomial infections -- Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Sanitation -- Periodicals; Hospital buildings -- Sanitation -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.445
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-823X

Abstract

Abstract: There are currently no guidelines for central-line insertion site evaluation. Our study revealed an association between insertion site inflammation (ISI) and the development of central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Automated surveillance for ISI is feasible and could help prevent CLABSI.