Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015-2018

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar;42(3):348-350. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.445. Epub 2020 Oct 9.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia* / epidemiology
  • Bacteremia* / prevention & control
  • Catheter-Related Infections* / epidemiology
  • Catheter-Related Infections* / prevention & control
  • Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
  • Central Venous Catheters* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Tertiary Care Centers