The evaluation of Candida-related central line-related bloodstream infections in pediatric cancer patients: A pre- and post-intervention study

Aim/Objections The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a central line maintenance bundle in preventing catheter-related (implanted venous access devices, port) Candida bloodstream infections. Methods The study encompassed two distinct time periods, namely, pre-bundle and bundle. The...

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Published in:Journal of infection prevention 2023-09, Vol.24 (5), p.219-222
Main Authors: Devrim, İlker, Celebi, Miray Yılmaz, Karakaya, Nurgul, Sahinkaya, Sahika, Acar, Sultan Okur, Cem, Ela, Demirağ, Bengü, Oruc, Yeliz, Kara, Aybuke Akaslan, Oymak, Yesim, Karapınar, Tuba Hilkay, Bayram, Nuri
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Summary:Aim/Objections The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a central line maintenance bundle in preventing catheter-related (implanted venous access devices, port) Candida bloodstream infections. Methods The study encompassed two distinct time periods, namely, pre-bundle and bundle. The number of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) episodes per catheter days for each timeframe was determined. Findings/Results Upon implementation of the central line bundle, the rate of CRBSI reduced significantly from 4.27 per 1000 central line days in the pre-bundle period to 1.0 per 1000 central line days in the bundle period (p < .001). Discussion Using a central line bundle to avoid CRBSIs in pediatric cancer patients with ports led to a significant decrease in Candida species-related CRBSIs.
ISSN:1757-1774
1757-1782
DOI:10.1177/17571774231191334