Abstract:
Objective: to investigate the association between central line-associated bloodstream infections and clinical and care variables of intensive care unit patients with COVID-19 hospitalized at a reference public health institution.
Method: a case-control study.
Results: the study sample consisted of 70 patients diagnosed with central line-associated bloodstream infections (case group) and 70 non-infected patients (control group). Most patients were male, with mean age of 57.93±13.93 years old and provided with a double lumen catheter. Median time of central line-associated bloodstream infections onset was 11 (8-18) days. Longer time on mechanical ventilation ( P =0.014; OR: 1.79; 95% CI: 0.91-3.51) and prone position ( P =0.017; OR: 2.41; 95% CI: 1.22-4.81) were associated with central line-associated bloodstream infections onset.
Conclusion: longer time on invasive mechanical ventilation and prone position contributed to central line-associated bloodstream infections onset in COVID-19 patients.
Reference:Acosta NC, Ceratti RDN, Santos MS, Fantin SS, Fuzinatto F, Almeida Neto OP, Rabelo-Silva ER. Central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients with COVID-19. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2024 Jul 29;32:e4236. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7007.4236. PMID: 39082503; PMCID: PMC11295261.