Pediatric CLABSI risk factors

“The present study aimed to identify possible risk factors for mortality by analyzing the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients diagnosed with CLABSI in our pediatric HSCT unit” Aksoy et al (2023).

CLABSI prevention bundle audits

“The use of nursing students as an adjunct to infection prevention measures facilitated success in sustaining low rates of catheter associated blood stream infections (CLABSI)” Luva et al (2023).

Central line type and CLABSI rates – Full Text

“We hypothesize that line type and clinical and demographic factors at line placement impact CLABSI rates” Trembath et al (2023).

CLABSI prediction models

“To systematically review the risk of bias and applicability of published prediction models for risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLA-BSI) in hospitalized patients” Gao et al (2023).

Neonatal CLABSI surveillance outcomes

“We classified healthcare-associated BSIs (HABSIs) as primary BSIs, secondary BSIs, and CLABSIs using CDC surveillance definitions and determined their overall incidence and incidence among different gestational age strata” Paul et al (2023).

Central catheter microbial colonization rates – Full Text

“PICC lines were associated with significantly lower colonization rates comparing to the CVC ones” Pitiriga et al (2023).

Implantable port infection in chemotherapy patients – Full Text

“TIVAP insertion in adult patients with solid tumors is associated with a low infection rate, which did not influence one-year mortality” Bailleul et al (2023).

Central line maintenance bundle – Video Abstract

“Our primary objective was to evaluate the correlation between reported bundle compliance and CLABSI rate in the Solutions for Patient Safety network” Tripathi et al (2023).

Reducing central line device utilization – Full Text

“Through a defined process, the central line utilization rate in our ICU was decreased to 37.5% to meet the target goal and has been sustained” Hassan et al (2023).

CLABSI risk factors systematic review – Full Text

“This systematic review included studies published within the past 13 years that examined risk factors and clinical impact variables associated with CLABSI” Alshahrani et al (2023).

Safety of mid-thigh exit site vascular access devices

“The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) or catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in mid-thigh catheters in patients with positive rectal swabs to evaluate the safety of this procedure and the real infection risk” Bartoli et al (2023).

CLABSI rate reduction in burn intensive care units

“Here we present a detailed account of our experience in reducing CLABSI rates utilizing a business framework called the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX)” Effendi et al (2023).

Racial and ethnic disparities in CLABSI data

“We identified racial and ethnic disparities in CLABSI and UE that can be addressed in future improvement work by identifying and modifying care delivery factors that contribute to safety disparities” Lyren et al (2023).

CLABSI patients blood results profile – Full Text

“Patients with CLABSI showed lower WBC counts and CRP levels than those with BSI who did not use CVADs” Akaishi et al (2023).

Fibrin sheath catheter-related infection – Full Text

“The development of a fibrin sheath is a common complication with tunneled catheters. However, infection of the fibrin sheath is not usually encountered” Chambi-Torres et al (2023).

Preventing pathogen entry at catheter hubs and line connections

“New solutions are needed to strengthen infection prevention bundles and protect CVADs from pathogen entry at catheter hubs and line connections” Doellman (2023).

CLABSI rates in minoritized racial groups

“The study’s findings show disparities in CLABSI rates for Black patients and patients who speak an LOE that persisted after adjusting for known risk factors” McGrath et al (2023).

CLABSI reduction in a medical intensive care unit

“The project successfully decreased the CLABSI rate and increased the competence of healthcare professionals. Implementation of best practices in clinical care should focus on leadership, team resource management, education, monitoring, and innovation” Hsieh et al (2023).

Infection prevention outcomes and patient safety

“In this novel study we identified that a positive patient safety climate and adherence to standard precautions predict key HAI and occupational health outcomes” Hessels et al (2023).

Study or HAI frequency in ICU

“Positive safety culture and better nurse staffing levels can lower the rates of HAIs in ICUs. Improvements to nurse staffing will reduce nursing workloads, which may reduce missed care, increase job satisfaction, and, ultimately, reduce HAIs” Alanazi et al (2023).

PICC CLABSI rate in cancer patients – Full Text

“In conclusion, the incidence rate of PICCR-BSI is higher in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy than in noncancer patients, but our results also highlight the importance of limiting the number of PICC lumens in such patients” Larcher et al (2023).

CLABSI reduction using disinfecting caps – Full Text

“This study provides real-world evidence that implementing a disinfecting cap to protect IV access points effectively reduces the risk of CLABSIs in hospitalized patients compared to standard care, ultimately optimizing the utilization of healthcare resources, particularly in situations where the healthcare system is under significant strain or overloaded” Hou et al (2023).

Risk of CLABSI by catheter type in a neonatal intensive care units

“Strategies aimed at reducing umbilical catheter dwell time, particularly in low and very low birth weight neonates, may be effective in decreasing the incidence of CABSI in this population” Catho et al (2023).

PICC CLABSI risk single center research study

“This study was carried out to understand PICC-related complications, specifically infections and causal pathogens, in a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, South India” Arjun et al (2023).

All cause hospital-onset bacteremia reporting metric

“If the HOB metric were to be used in lieu of CLABSI, large tertiary care health systems that house sicker patients may be unfairly financially penalized for caring for more medically complex patients” Stack et al (2023).

Probiotic-associated central venous catheter bloodstream infection

“In ICU patients with central venous catheters, the risks of probiotic-associated central venous catheter bloodstream infection and death outweigh any potential benefits of probiotic administration” Mayer et al (2023).

Quality improvement initiative to reduce NICU CLABSI rates – Full Text

“Reducing CLABSI rate is necessary to improving newborn quality of care and outcome. Our bundles were successful in drastically reducing and sustaining a low CLABSI rate. It was even successful in achieving a zero CLABSI unit for 2 years” Al Bizri et al (2023).

Economic burden of CRBSI – Full Text

“The medical costs of ICU patients were closely related to the incidence of CRBSI. Imperative measures are needed to reduce CRBSI in ICU patients” Zhang et al (2023).

Mucosal barrier injury BSI in patients with single-lumen CVC

“Our data indicates that twice as many primary BSIs in ILE PN patients are due to mucosal barrier injuries than CVADs” Gavin et al (2023).

CRBSI treatment with Dalbavancin – Full Text

“Our results indicate that single-dose dalbavancin is highly effective, well-tolerated, and cost-saving for Gram-positive CRBSI” Venturini et al (2023).