CLABSI rates after implementation of daily antiseptic bathing – Full Text
“In this post-hoc analysis of a cRCT, the application of 2% chlorhexidine-impregnated cloths reduced ICU-attributable CLABSI. This preventive effect of chlorhexidine was restricted to CLABSI caused by gram-positive pathogens (CoNS). In contrast, 0.08% octenidine wash mitts did not reduce CLABSI rates in ICUs” Denkel et al (2023).
CLABSI rates during the COVID-19 pandemic – Full Text
“Although regular use of CLABSI and VAE preventive practices continued to increase (or plateaued), use of several CAUTI preventive practices decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic” Saint et al (2023).
How COVID-19 impacted on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The study objective was to quantify infection rate trends for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in 89 Alabama hospitals from 2015-2021 to analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare delivery” Hyte et al (2023).
Eliminating CLABSI in pediatric oncology patients – Full Text
“Our SMART aim was to reduce the CLABSI rate by 50% from a baseline of 1.89/1000 central line days to less than 0.9/1000 central line days by December 31, 2021” Willis et al (2023).
CLABSI prevention compliance among registered nurses in Jordan
“The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses’ knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle” Matlab et al (2023).
Effectiveness of antimicrobial lock CRBSI treatment in children – Full Text
“Antimicrobial lock solutions (ALT) in combination with systemic antibiotics can represent a valid option to attempt central venous catheter (CVC) salvage in the case of catheter-related and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSI and CLABSI)” Signorino et al (2023).
Antibiotic treatment for low-risk CRBSI – Full Text
“These results seem to indicate that low-risk CRBSI caused by CoNS can be managed without antibiotic therapy after catheter removal; efficacy and safety are not affected” Badia-Cebada et al (2023).
Overview of short-bowel syndrome complications in pediatric patients – Full Text
“However, the long-term use of PN is associated with the incidence of many complications, including liver disease and catheter-associated malfunction and bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)” Caporilli et al (2023).
Cather-related Aspergillus Fungemia case report
“True aspergillemia is infrequent even in the setting of disseminated aspergillosis among immunocompromised patients and the presence of aspergillemia does not necessarily portend more severe clinical disease course” Kaur and de St Maurice (2023).
Central catheter-related Gordonia bronchialis bacteremia – Full Text
“This article reports an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) case in which the patient developed febrile neutropenia and was later found to have Gordonia bronchialis (G. bronchialis) CLABSI” Alnajjar et al (2023).
Prevention of hemodialysis CRBSI
“We aimed to determine whether multifaceted quality improvement interventions in hemodialysis units can prevent hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections (HDCRBSI)” Lazarus et al (2023).
CLABSI in patients with hematologic malignancy receiving parenteral nutrition
“PN was not associated with increased risk of CLABSI in a sample of patients with hematologic malignancy with central venous catheters when adjusting for cancer type, duration of neutropenia, and catheter days” Lazarow et al (2023).
HAI bundle compliance results – Full Text
“Compliance rates were 94%, 100%, 99%, and 76% for ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and hand hygiene bundles, respectively” Alrebish et al (2023)
Early identification of local infections in central venous catheters – Full Text
“Definitions of local CVC infections are highly heterogeneous in the revised literature. It is necessary to establish a consensus regarding the definitions of hemodialysis CVC exit site and tunnel infections” Cobo-Sánchez et al (2023).
Device associated infection surveillance in ICU – Full Text
“During the study period, there were 82 DAIs in adult ICUs and of these 16 (19.5%) were CLABSI, 26 (31.7%) were CAUTI and 40 (48.7%) were VAE” Al-Tawfiq et al (2023).
Topical gentamicin for CLABSI prevention
“To compare the infection rates achieved with the application of either topical gentamicin or placebo to the exit-site of tunneled catheters filled with locking solution in chronic hemodialysis patients” Caetano et al (2023).
CLABSI and CAUTI 4-year surveillance data review – Full Text
“This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients” Gettler et al (2023).
Investigating potential drivers for increased CLABSI – Full Text
“Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center” Kang et al (2023).
Home-infusion CLABSI surveillance – Full Text
“We characterized information hazards in home-infusion CLABSI surveillance and identified possible strategies to mitigate information hazards” Hannum et al (2023).
CLABSI risk factors in low-and middle-income countries
“To identify central-line (CL)-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) incidence and risk factors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)” Rosenthal et al (2023).
CLABSI in patients with acute leukemia and neutropenia
“The objectives of this study were to examine predictors for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and causative microorganisms” Joslyn et al (2023).
CLABSI insertion and maintenance bundle impact – Full Text
“A total of 116 ICUs were included in this study. The 3 HAIs showed a significant decrease of 43.5%, 52.1%, and 65.8% for CLABSI, VAP, and CA-UTI, respectively” Tuma et al (2023).
Central line insertion most common risk factor for Gram-positive bacteremia – Full Text
“We conclude that independent risk factors like diabetes mellitus, central line insertion, and acute pancreatitis in adult patients with Gram-positive bacteremia were associated with higher mortality” Singh et al (2023).
The role of nursing leadership in CLABSI reduction
“oupled with strong support from nursing leadership, nurses on the unit successfully reduced CLABSIs by adopting novel, evidence-based strategies; ongoing monitoring; and multiple interventions” Orozco-Santana et al (2023).
Home-infusion CLABSI surveillance definition
“We tested the validity of a home-infusion CLABSI surveillance definition and the feasibility and acceptability of its implementation” Keller et al (2023).
Central and peripheral line surveillance
“HOBSI, which includes central and peripheral line surveillance, may be a more sensitive indicator of preventable BSI” Gurney et al (2023).
Differential time to positivity in diagnosing CLABSI – Full Text
“DTP performs well in ruling CLABSIs in or out. Obtaining paired catheter and peripheral blood cultures for DTP when the infectious source is unclear may prevent unnecessary line removal and diagnostic tests, although this needs to be balanced against potentially higher contamination rates from catheter cultures” Dhaliwal et al (2023).
Upper arm port associated infections study – Full Text
“The presented analysis aimed to investigate the incidence, microbiological spectrum, and acquired resistances of pathogens in upper arm port associated infections to provide a decision aid in the choice of therapy” Koehler et al (2023).
Impact of CVC insertion site on CRBSI rates
“The objective of the study is to compare CRBSI rates and incidences of FV with those of internal jugular and subclavian vein (IJV/SCV CVC) as observed in the prospective SECRECY registry” Hentrich et al (2023).
Clinical characteristics of CLABSI patients – Full Text
“The clinical characteristics of CLABSI patients are variable and can increase the risk of mortality or complicate the treatment course. Physicians should be aware of the significance of these factors as potential causes of increased mortality” Alotaibi et al (2023).