Effect of catheter dwell time on the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections in central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters

Abstract Background Understanding the impact of catheter dwell time on the risk of central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is crucial to developing effective infection prevention strategies. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between catheter dwell time and the ri...

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Published in:	Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Main Authors:	Vassiliki Pitiriga, Elsa Campos, John Bakalis, Konstantinos Sagris, George Georgiadis, George Saroglou, Athanasios Tsakris
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Catheterization Central venous catheter Dwell time Bloodstream infection Central line-associated bloodstream infection Peripherally inserted central catheter
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01590-x