Tunneled catheter-related bacteremia in hemodialysis patients: incidence, risk factors and outcomes. A 14-year observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tunneled catheter-related bacteremia represents one of the major complications in patients on hemodialysis, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of tunneled catheter-related bacteremia and, secondly, to identify possible factors involved in the first episode of bacteremia.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of all tunneled catheters inserted between 1 January, 2005 and 31 December, 2019. Data on patients with a tunneled catheter were analyzed for comorbidities, catheter characteristics, microbiological culture results and variables related to the first episode of bacteremia. Patient outcomes were also assessed.

Results

In the 14-year period under study, 406 tunneled catheters were implanted

SUBMITTER: Almenara-Tejederas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9895018 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature