Nurse-Driven Interventions Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Close to Zero in One Pediatric Oncologic Facility: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are critical infectious complications among pediatric hematology-oncology patients, and the management of central venous catheters (CVCs) by healthcare personnel can significantly influence the incidence of these infections. This study evaluates the impact of nurse-led changes in CVC management on the incidence of CLABSIs.

Methods

This single-center, retrospective observational study was conducted at an urban, tertiary referral, and academic center serving pediatric patients.

Results

The study cohort comprised 239 patients and 323 CVCs seen between 2012 and 2022. CLABSI was defined according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definitions. Oncology nurse leaders developed CVC-specific ed

SUBMITTER: Turoldo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503445 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature