Effect of Admission Type on the Risk of Bloodstream Infections among Critically Ill Patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in a Tertiary Center in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the association between type of admission (medical versus surgical) with risk of central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in a university hospital setting. A retrospective analysis was performed on critically ill patients who had peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) during the period between January 2010 and October 2012. Demographic data, duration of catheterization and type of admission were obtained from patien