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Influence of tracheostomy on the incidence of central venous catheter-related bacteremia

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Although there are many studies on catheter-related infection, there are scarce data about the influence of tracheostomy in the incidence of central venous catheter-related bacteremia (CRB). In this cohort study, we found a higher incidence of CRB in patients with tracheostomy than without (11.25 vs. 1.43 per 1,000 catheter-days; odds ratio [OR] = 7.99; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.38–infinite; P < 0.001). Besides, we found a higher incidence of CRB in patients with tracheostomy using the jugular access compared to subclavian access (21.64 vs. 5.11 per 1,000 catheter-days; OR = 4.23; 95% CI = 1.44–infinite; P = 0.0097).

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    L. Lorente, M. M. Martín, J. Castedo, R. Galván, C. García, M. T. Brouard & M. L. Mora

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Lorente, L., Jiménez, A., Martín, M.M. et al. Influence of tracheostomy on the incidence of central venous catheter-related bacteremia. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 28, 1141–1145 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0742-4

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