Authors :
Dillip Kumar Mishra; B.R. Shamanna; Naftali Busakhala; Gurpreet Singh; Lawrence Ojala
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/yj26p9nt
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https://tinyurl.com/yducrhsm
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8416812
Abstract :
Background:
Central line associated blood stream infections
(CLABSIs) represent a critical yet often overlooked
aspect of healthcare, particularly in settings with limited
resources. Several factors contribute to the heightened
prevalence of CLABSIs, including age, gender,
compromised immune states, and invasive medical
procedures such as catheterization, intubation, and
central line placements, which can elevate the risk of
microbial transmission among patients.Broad Objective:
To determine the incidence and risk factors
associated with Central Line Associated Blood Stream
Infections in a private health care setting in Kenya.Methodology:
A prospective study was conducted in all patients
admitted to the Intensive Care Units showing signs of
infection and meeting the inclusion criteria. Data was
collected from each inpatient and all intensive care units
on weekly basis and analyzed descriptively.Conclusion:
The study showed a high incidence rate of
CLABSIs, raising significant concerns. Infection rates
varied by central line insertion site, with jugular and
femoral veins posing higher risks.Respiratory diseases
were prevalent, suggesting an elevated CLABSI risk for
immunocompromised or chronically ill patients.
Keywords :
Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs), Intensive Care Units, Incidence, Risk factors, Pathogens, Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs), Infections, Central-Line Days.
Background:
Central line associated blood stream infections
(CLABSIs) represent a critical yet often overlooked
aspect of healthcare, particularly in settings with limited
resources. Several factors contribute to the heightened
prevalence of CLABSIs, including age, gender,
compromised immune states, and invasive medical
procedures such as catheterization, intubation, and
central line placements, which can elevate the risk of
microbial transmission among patients.Broad Objective:
To determine the incidence and risk factors
associated with Central Line Associated Blood Stream
Infections in a private health care setting in Kenya.Methodology:
A prospective study was conducted in all patients
admitted to the Intensive Care Units showing signs of
infection and meeting the inclusion criteria. Data was
collected from each inpatient and all intensive care units
on weekly basis and analyzed descriptively.Conclusion:
The study showed a high incidence rate of
CLABSIs, raising significant concerns. Infection rates
varied by central line insertion site, with jugular and
femoral veins posing higher risks.Respiratory diseases
were prevalent, suggesting an elevated CLABSI risk for
immunocompromised or chronically ill patients.
Keywords :
Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs), Intensive Care Units, Incidence, Risk factors, Pathogens, Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs), Infections, Central-Line Days.
