A Review of Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network: United States, 2016-2022

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2023 Sep 27;12(9):519-521. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piad066.

Abstract

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are common healthcare-associated infections in pediatrics. Children's hospital CLABSI standardized infection ratios decreased when comparing 2016-2019 (-26%, 95% CI [-31%, -20%]), and increased from 2019 to 2022 (18%, 95% CI [9%, 26%]). Resilient pediatric CLABSI prevention initiatives are needed.

Keywords: central line-associated bloodstream infection; healthcare-associated infections; infection prevention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia* / epidemiology
  • Bacteremia* / prevention & control
  • Catheter-Related Infections* / epidemiology
  • Catheter-Related Infections* / prevention & control
  • Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Cross Infection* / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection* / prevention & control
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Humans
  • United States / epidemiology