Risk factors of catheter- associated bloodstream infection: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevalence of catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) is high and is a severe health problem associated with an increase in mortality and elevated economic costs. There are discrepancies related to the risk factors of CLABSI since the results published are very heterogeneous and there is no synthesis in the description of all the predisposing factors.

Objective

We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize and establish the risk factors predisposing to CLABSI reported in the literature.

Method

This is a systematic review of observational studies following the PRISMA recommendations. MEDLINE and CINAHL databases were searched for primary studies from 2007 to 2021. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO CRD42018083

SUBMITTER: Lafuente Cabrero E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035840 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature