scholarly journals Respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and central-line–associated bloodstream infection: Experience at a tertiary-care center during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Shimpei Harita ◽  
Jun Hamaguchi ◽  
Keiki Shimizu ◽  
Hitoshi Honda
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation

A Cluster of Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections Due to Rapidly Growing Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients with Hematologic Disorders at a Japanese Tertiary Care Center: An Outbreak Investigation and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuaki Tagashira ◽  
Yasuji Kozai ◽  
Hitomi Yamasa ◽  
Masako Sakurada ◽  
Tetsuya Kashiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Catheter Removal ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Oncology Ward

BACKGROUNDRapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria (RGM) are considered rare pathogens, causing central line–associated bloodstream infection. We identified an outbreak of central line–associated bloodstream infection due to RGM at a hematology-oncology ward during a 5-month period.DESIGNOutbreak investigation and literature review.SETTINGA Japanese tertiary care center.PATIENTSAdults who were hospitalized at the hematology-oncology ward from October 15, 2011, through February 17, 2012.RESULTSA total of 5 patients with a bloodstream infection due to RGM (4 cases ofMycobacterium mucogenicumand 1 case ofMycobacterium canariasenseinfection) were identified; of these, 3 patients had acute myeloid leukemia, 1 had acute lymphocytic leukemia, and 1 had aplastic anemia. Four of the 5 patients received cord blood transplantation prior to developing the bloodstream infection. All central venous catheters in patients with a bloodstream infection were removed. These patients promptly defervesced after catheter removal and their care was successfully managed without antimicrobial therapy. Surveillance cultures from the environment and water detectedM. mucogenicumandM. canariasensein the water supply of the hematology-oncology ward. The isolates from the bloodstream infection and water sources were identical on the basis of 16S-rRNA gene sequencing.CONCLUSIONSThe source of RGM in the outbreak of bloodstream infections likely was the ward tap water supply. Awareness of catheter-related bloodstream infections due to nontuberculous mycobacteria should be emphasized, especially where immunocompromised patients are at risk. Also, using antimicrobials after catheter removal to treat central line–associated bloodstream infection due to RGM may not be necessary.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015;36(1): 76–80

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Response on Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections and Blood Culture Contamination Rates at a Tertiary Care Center in Greater Detroit Area

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Jennifer LeRose ◽  
Avnish Sandhu ◽  
Jordan Polistico ◽  
Joe Ellsworth ◽  
Mara Cranis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Culture ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Blood Stream ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Blood Stream Infections ◽  
Detroit Area ◽  
The Impact

Abstract A comparative retrospective study to quantify the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on patient safety. We found a statistically significant increase in central line-associated blood stream infections and blood culture contamination rates during the pandemic. Increased length of stay and mortality was also observed during COVID-19.

Effectiveness of a catheter-associated bloodstream infection bundle in a Thai tertiary care center: A 3-year study

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 449-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anucha Apisarnthanarak ◽  
Kanokporn Thongphubeth ◽  
Chananart Yuekyen ◽  
David K. Warren ◽  
Victoria J. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center

Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line–associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015–2018

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Takaaki Kobayashi ◽  
Gosia S. Clore ◽  
Mary E. Kukla ◽  
Mohammed Alzunitan ◽  
Jeffrey Kritzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Central Line Insertion ◽  
Line Insertion ◽  
Automated Surveillance ◽  
Site Evaluation

Abstract There are currently no guidelines for central-line insertion site evaluation. Our study revealed an association between insertion site inflammation (ISI) and the development of central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Automated surveillance for ISI is feasible and could help prevent CLABSI.

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