ArticleNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2024
Impact of a 'Catheter Bundle' on Infection Rates and Economic Costs in the Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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- A National Collaborative Project to Decrease Healthcare-Associated Infections in Intensive Care Units: Results from Stop Hospital Infection, in Portugal.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionCatheter-related infections (CBRSIs) are a widespread problem that increase morbidity and mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and management costs.
objectiveThe main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CBRSIs in an intensive care unit following international literature guidelines for managing vascular lines in critically ill patients. These guidelines include changing vascular lines every 7 days, using needle-free devices and port protectors, standardising closed infusion lines, employing chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings, and utilising sutureless devices for catheter securement. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis single-centre retrospective observational study was conducted in a general Italian ICU. This study included all eligible patients aged > 1 year who were admitted between January 2018 and December 2022.
resultsDuring the study period, 1240 patients were enrolled, of whom 9 were diagnosed with a CRBSI. The infection rate per 1000 catheters/day was as follows: femorally inserted central catheter, 1.04; centrally inserted central catheter, 0.77; pulmonary arterial catheter 0.71, arterial catheter, 0.1; and peripherally inserted central catheter and continuous veno-venous haemodialysis dialysis catheters equal to 0. No difference in CRBSI was observed between the years included in the study (
conclusionsThis study highlights the importance of implementing a catheter care bundle to minimise the risk of CRBSI and the associated costs in the ICU setting. A policy change for infusion set replacement every 7 days has helped to maintain the CRBSI rate below the recommended rate, resulting in significant cost reduction and reduced production of ICU waste.
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