Dwell Time and Risk of Bloodstream Infection With Peripheral Intravenous Catheters.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) associated with peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are rare but preventable adverse events. The association of dwell time with the risk of BSIs with PIVCs remains controversial.

Objective

To analyze the risk of BSIs during PIVC maintenance therapy.

Design, setting, and participants

In this observational cohort study, all patients hospitalized at Geneva University Hospitals with at least 1 PIVC insertion on the upper extremity (N = 371 061) between January 1, 2016, and February 29, 2020, were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed from January 2023 to January 2025.

Exposure

At least 1 PIVC insertion on the upper extremity.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcome was BSIs with PIVCs; data were co

SUBMITTER: Zanella MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12022809 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature