Abstract
BackgroundCatheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) makes up a significant proportion of Hospital acquired infection and increases the morbidity and mortality of those affected. Aims and objectivesPrimary aim was to study the clinical outcomes of patients with suspected Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection (CRBSI). ResultsOf the 150 participants suspected of having CRBSI, 100(67%) had CRBSI, 26(16%) patients were colonizers and 24(17%) patients had BSI from another source. Gram negative microbes were predominant. Clinical outcomes were studied with respect to mortality, complications and length of hospital stay. CRBSI participants had a significantly prolonged hospital stay. However no specific factors related to the host or the pathogen influenced this outcome. ConclusionCRBSI prolongs the hospital stay for patients who would have otherwise been discharged, hence increases the burden on hospital and human resources.
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