Disparities in central line-associated bloodstream infection and catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates: An exploratory analysis
Erin Gettler, Ibukunoluwa C. Kalu, Nwora Lance Okeke, Sarah S. Lewis, Deverick J. Anderson, Becky Smith, Sonali D. Advani
Abstract
This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients and higher catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in Asian and non-Hispanic Black patients compared with White patients despite similar catheter utilization between the groups.
Topics & Concepts
Bloodstream infectionUrinary systemMedicineCentral lineCatheterRetrospective cohort studyUrinary catheterInfection rateInternal medicineIntensive care medicineSurgeryUrinary Tract Infections ManagementAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusCentral Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis