The effect of the multimodal intervention including an automatic notification of catheter days on reducing central line-related bloodstream infection: a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A central venous catheter (CVC) is an important medical device, but it could be preceding infection and the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). CLABSI is a common healthcare-associated infection but results in high cost and mortality; therefore, various efforts to reduce CLABSI have been attempted.

Methods

This is a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a single tertiary care hospital. We reviewed and analysed the data of CLABSI rates and days from the insertion to the removal of the temporary CVC between January 2018 and June 2021 with transient periods over 9 months. Sequentially, all patients with the CVC in the ICU underwent the following interventions: maximal barrier precaution,

SUBMITTER: Bae S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9270824 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature