Does the antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheter decrease the CLABSI rate in neonates? Results from a retrospective cohort study

Does the antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheter decrease the CLABSI rate in neonates? Results from a retrospective cohort study

BackgroundThe use of antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has been introduced in the last few years to neonatal units aiming to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).MethodsThis retrospective observational study aimed to compare the CLABSI...

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Main Authors: Mohammad A. A. Bayoumi, Matheus F. P. T. van Rens, Prem Chandra, Alaa Masry, Sunitha D’Souza, Amr M. Khalil, Afaf Shadad, Safaa Alsayigh, Razan M. Masri, Sunitha Shyam, Fatima Alobaidan, Einas E. Elmalik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
vascular access
vascular access devices
peripherally inserted central catheter
antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters
central line-associated bloodstream infection
newborn
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.1012800/full

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