Disparities in central line-associated bloodstream infection and catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates: An exploratory analysis.

ABSTRACT: This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients and higher catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in Asian and non-Hispanic Black patients compared with White patients despite similar catheter utilization between the groups.

SUBMITTER: Gettler EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10665875 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature