Clinician survey for the management of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection: Catheter retention versus replacement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When bloodstream infection (BSI) occurs in patients with a central venous catheter (CVC), the catheter may be the original source (catheter-related, CR) or may become a source for persistent infection. BSI should prompt an evaluation of CVC necessity, but there are challenges associated with CVC replacement.

Methods

An online multinational survey was sent to professional societies of specialties involved in treating patients who have BSI and a CVC. Clinicians were asked to choose retention versus replacement for scenarios involving different CVC types, infection sources, and pathogens. Additional questions explored central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) diagnosis, management, and willingness to enrol patients in a randomized controlled trial

SUBMITTER: Buskandar F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12656720 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature