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Catheter related bloodstream infection following PICC removal in preterm infants

Journal of Perinatology volume 27, pages 171–174 (2007)Cite this article

Abstract

Objective:

Describe the incidence of catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI), following removal of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) in preterm infants.

Study Design:

A retrospective cohort study of infants <29 weeks gestational age with a PICC revealed 101 PICCs placed (2159 PICC days). Patients were hospitalized in a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) between January 2002 and December 2003. χ2 analysis was performed.

Results:

One infection was detected after the removal of a PICC (1 per 202 days). Ten infants had a CRBSI attributed to a PICC (1 per 216 PICC days). CRBSI during indwelling PICC was associated with increased risk for sepsis evaluation after PICC removal (P<0.05).

Conclusions:

The incidence of CRBSI in the 48 h following PICC removal was not different than the incidence of CRBSI while a PICC was in-dwelling. There was no evidence from this study to support antibacterial prophylaxis before PICC removal.

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We Thank Terry Leet, PhD. for technical assistance.

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Brooker, R., Keenan, W. Catheter related bloodstream infection following PICC removal in preterm infants. J Perinatol 27, 171–174 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211655

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