Bloodstream infections in neonates with central venous catheters in three tertiary neonatal intensive care units in Pune, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are at risk for healthcare-associated infections, including central line-associated bloodstream infections. We aimed to characterize the epidemiology of bloodstream infections among neonates with central venous catheters admitted to three Indian NICUs.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study in three tertiary NICUs, from May 1, 2017 until July 31, 2019. All neonates admitted to the NICU were enrolled and followed until discharge, transfer, or death. Cases were defined as positive blood cultures in neonates with a central venous catheter in place for greater than 2 days or within 2 days of catheter removal.

Results

During the study period, 140 bloodstream infections were identified in 131 n

SUBMITTER: Kartikeswar GAP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875914 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature