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We retrospectively studied the epidemiology and microbiology of peripheral line–associated bloodstream infection (PLABSI) in comparison with central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)” Tsuboi et al (2018).

Abstract:

We retrospectively studied the epidemiology and microbiology of peripheral line–associated bloodstream infection (PLABSI) in comparison with central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Among 2,208 bacteremia episodes, 106 (4.8%) PLABSI and 229 (10.4%) CLABSI were identified. In PLABSI, gram-negative rods, especially Enterobacteriaceae, were more frequently identified than in CLABSI, and infectious disease consultation was more frequently involved. The 7-day mortality rate was similar between the 2 groups, suggesting similar adverse effects of PLABSI and CLABSI on patient outcomes.

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Reference:

Tsuboi, M., Hayakawa, K., Mezaki, K., Katanami, Y., Yamamoto, K., Kutsuna, S., Takeshita, N. and Ohmagari, N. (2018) Comparison of the epidemiology and microbiology of peripheral line– and central line–associated bloodstream infections. American Journal of Infection Control. October 15th. [epub ahead of print].

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2018.08.016