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Disparities in central line-associated bloodstream infection and catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates: An exploratory analysis.

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This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients and higher catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in Asian… Click to show full abstract

This retrospective review of 4-year surveillance data revealed a higher central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in non-Hispanic Black patients and higher catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in Asian and non-Hispanic Black patients compared with White patients despite similar catheter utilization between the groups.

Keywords: associated bloodstream; bloodstream infection; infection; central line; line associated; catheter associated

Journal Title: Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Year Published: 2023

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