A Review of Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network: United States, 2016–2022
Christopher Prestel, Lucy Fike, Prachi Patel, Margaret A. Dudeck, Jonathan R. Edwards, Ronda L. Sinkowitz‐Cochran, David T. Kuhar
Abstract
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are common healthcare-associated infections in pediatrics. Children's hospital CLABSI standardized infection ratios decreased when comparing 2016-2019 (-26%, 95% CI [-31%, -20%]), and increased from 2019 to 2022 (18%, 95% CI [9%, 26%]). Resilient pediatric CLABSI prevention initiatives are needed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCentral lineBloodstream infectionHealth careIntensive care medicinePediatricsBacteremiaPatient safetyEmergency medicineAntibioticsMicrobiologyBiologyEconomicsEconomic growthCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management