Risk factors for central-line-associated bloodstream infections: a focus on comorbid conditions

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) risk adjustment methods for central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) only adjust for type of intensive care unit (ICU). This cohort study explored risk factors for CLABSI using 2 comorbidity classification schemes, the Charlson Comorbid...

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Published in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2015-04, Vol.36 (4), p.479-481
Main Authors: Pepin, Christopher S, Thom, Kerri A, Sorkin, John D, Leekha, Surbhi, Masnick, Max, Preas, Michael Anne, Pineles, Lisa, Harris, Anthony D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Antihypertensives
Bacteremia - epidemiology
Bacteremia - etiology
Beta blockers
Catheter-Related Infections - epidemiology
Catheter-Related Infections - etiology
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Catheters
Cholesterol
Chronic illnesses
Comorbidity
Diuretics
Epidemiology
Female
Heart attacks
Hospitals
Humans
Infections
Intensive care
Kidney diseases
Length of stay
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Patients
Regression analysis
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
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Summary:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) risk adjustment methods for central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) only adjust for type of intensive care unit (ICU). This cohort study explored risk factors for CLABSI using 2 comorbidity classification schemes, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and the Chronic Disease Score (CDS). Our study supports the need for additional research into risk factors for CLABSI, including electronically available comorbid conditions.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2014.81