Can inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) be used to assess differences of CRBSI rates between non-tunneled femoral and jugular CVCs in PICU patients?
Background: In children in the ICU, catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) have also been linked to mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Although CRBSI poses many potential risks, including the need to avoid femoral access, there is debate regarding whether jugular access is preferab...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BioMed Central Ltd
2022
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | View Fulltext in Publisher |