Comparison of total hospital-acquired bloodstream infections to central line-associated bloodstream infections and implications for outcome measures in infection control

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Sep;34(9):984-6. doi: 10.1086/671730. Epub 2013 Jul 25.

Abstract

The validity of the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) measure is compromised by subjectivity. We observed significant decreases in both CLABSIs and total hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (BSIs) following a CLABSI prevention intervention in adult intensive care units. Total hospital-acquired BSIs could be explored as an adjunct, objective CLABSI measure.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheter-Related Infections / epidemiology*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units / statistics & numerical data
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Tertiary Care Centers / statistics & numerical data