Abstract
To carry out surveillance of central line associated bloodstream infections in a Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and determine associated risk factors. This prospective study was conducted over 1.5 years in the PICU. CDC definitions for these infections were followed and associated risk factors were identified. Of 265 enrolled children with central line, 13 developed blood stream infections (incidence density 5.03/1000 central line days). Significant risk factors included changing the central-line, especially triple lumen, and frequently accessing the central line. Central line associated bloodstream infections are preventable primary bacteremias and intervention strategies for prevention should be based on evidence generated to devise future protocols.
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