CRBSI prolongs hospital stay
Abstract:
Background: Catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) makes up a significant proportion of Hospital acquired infection and increases the morbidity and mortality of those affected.
Aims and objectives: Primary aim was to study the clinical outcomes of patients with suspected Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection (CRBSI).
Results: Of the 150 participants suspected of having CRBSI, 100(67%) had CRBSI, 26(16%) patients were colonizers and 24(17%) patients had BSI from another source. Gram negative microbes were predominant. Clinical outcomes were studied with respect to mortality, complications and length of hospital stay. CRBSI participants had a significantly prolonged hospital stay. However no specific factors related to the host or the pathogen influenced this outcome.
Conclusion: CRBSI prolongs the hospital stay for patients who would have otherwise been discharged, hence increases the burden on hospital and human resources.
Reference:
Balaji B, Wyawahare M, Poranki R, Madigubba H, Sastry AS. Clinical outcomes of suspected Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection at a tertiary care center in south India. Indian J Med Microbiol. 2021 Apr;39(2):188-191. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2020.12.001. Epub 2020 Dec 6. PMID: 33966860.