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

Devrim I., Celebi M. Y., Karakaya N., Sahinkaya S., OKUR ACAR S., Cem E., ...Daha Fazla

JOURNAL OF INFECTION PREVENTION, cilt.24, sa.5, ss.219-222, 2023 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/17571774231191334
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF INFECTION PREVENTION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.219-222
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Candida, port, catheter-related bloodstream infections, bundle
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.