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  • Title: Central line associated bacteremia in the pediatric patient.
    Author: Long CA, Stashinko EE, Byrnes K, Molchan E, LeClair J.
    Journal: Pediatr Nurs; 1996; 22(3):247-51. PubMed ID: 8717846.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To define the per-day risk of central line associated bacteremia in an infant-toddler population and to describe risk factors associated with the development of central line bacteremia. METHOD: The Central Line Data Tool collected information on 102 central venous catheters from 73 patients ranging in age from 1 day to 29 months. Each line was in place for 3 days or longer. FINDINGS: There were 17 documented catheter-related infections during the 1-year study period (7.7 infections per 1,000 catheter days). Factors significantly associated with central line bactermia included: PAS infusion, catheter type and site, medication administration, blood withdrawal, and accidental line disruption. CONCLUSIONS: Use of central lines for multiple purposes should be minimized.
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