Abstract
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) have been reduced in number but not eliminated in our intensive care units with use of central line bundles. We performed an analysis of remaining CLABSIs. Many bloodstream infections that met the definition of CLABSI had sources other than central lines or represented contaminated blood samples.
MeSH terms
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Bacteremia / epidemiology
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Bacteremia / etiology*
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Blood / microbiology
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Blood-Borne Pathogens / isolation & purification
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Catheter-Related Infections / epidemiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / etiology*
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Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
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Catheters, Indwelling / microbiology
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Culture Media
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Equipment Contamination
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Humans
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Incidence
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Intensive Care Units*