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Vachirapuranon S, Vijarnsorn C, Kanjanauthai S, Tocharoenchok T, Durongpisitkul K, Chanthong P, Chungsomprasong P, Pacharapakornpong T, Soongswang J, Rungmaitree S, Peerananrangsee C, Nitiyarom E, Tantiwongkosri K, Subtaweesin T, Phachiyanukul A. Major infections following pediatric cardiac surgery pre- and post-CLABSI bundle implementation. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14279. [PMID: 36325177 PMCID: PMC9620976 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Postoperative infection contributes to the worsening of congenital cardiac surgery (CCS) outcomes. Surgical site infection (SSI), bloodstream infection (BSI) and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) are common. An additional bundle of preventive measures against central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) bundle was implemented in April 2019. Objectives To compare the incidence of major infections after pediatric CCS before and after the implementation of the CLABSI bundle and to identify risk factors for major infections. Methods We conducted a single-center, retrospective study to assess the incidence of major infections including bloodstream infection (BSI), surgical site infection (SSI), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) after pediatric CCS one year before and after implementation of the CLABSI bundle during April 2018-March 2020. The demographics and outcomes of the patients were explored, and risk factors for major infections were identified using multivariate analysis. Results A total of 548 children (53% male) underwent CCS with a median age of 1.9 years (range 0.01-17.5 years). The median Aristotle Basic Complexity score was 7.1 (range 3-14.5). The CLABSI bundle was applied in 262 patients. Overall mortality was 5.5%. 126 patients (23%) experienced major postoperative infections. During the year after the implementation of the CLABSI bundle, BSI was reduced from 8.4% to 3.1% (p = 0.01), with a smaller reduction in VAP (21% to 17.6%; p = 0.33). The incidence of SSI was unchanged (1.7% to 1.9%; p = 0.77). The independent risk factors for major infections were age at surgery <6 months (p = 0.04), postoperative ventilator usage >2 days (p < 0.01), central line usage >4 days (p = 0.04), and surgery during the pre-CLABSI bundle period (p = 0.01). Conclusion Following the implementation of the CLABSI prevention package in our pediatric CCS unit, the incidence of BSI was significantly reduced. The incidence of VAP tended to decrease, while the SSI was unchanged. Sustainability of the prevention package through nurse empowerment and compliance audits is an ongoing challenge.
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- Somthida Vachirapuranon
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Pediatric Nursing Division, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Bayoumi MAA, van Rens R, Chandra P, Shaltout D, Gad A, Elmalik EE, Hammoudeh S. Peripherally inserted central catheters versus non-tunnelled ultrasound-guided central venous catheters in newborns: a retrospective observational study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058866. [PMID: 35387831 PMCID: PMC8987782 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare the success rates and other catheter-related parameters between peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and non-tunnelled ultrasound-guided central venous catheters (USG-CVCs) including femoral, jugular, brachiocephalic and subclavian lines. DESIGN This was a retrospective observational study. SETTING The study was performed in a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Qatar, as a single-site study. PARTICIPANTS This study included 1333 neonates who required CVC insertion in the NICU from January 2016 to December 2018. Of those, we had 1264 PICCs and 69 non-tunnelled USG-CVCs. OUTCOME MEASURES The success rate and other catheter-related complications in the two groups. RESULTS The overall success rate was 88.4% in the USG-CVCs (61/69) compared with 90% in the PICCs (1137/1264) group (p=0.68). However, the first prick success rate was 69.4% in USG-CVCs (43/69) compared with 63.6% in the PICCs (796/1264) group. Leaking and central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) were significantly higher in the USG-CVC group compared with the PICC group (leaking 16.4% vs 2.3%, p=0.0001) (CLABSI 8.2% vs 3.1%, p=0.03). CLABSI rates in the PICC group were 1.75 per 1000 catheter days in 2016 and 3.3 in 2017 compared with 6.91 in 2016 (p=0.0001) and 14.32 in 2017 (p=0.0001) for the USG-CVCs. USG-CVCs had to be removed due to catheter-related complications in 52.5% of the cases compared with 29.9% in PICCs, p=0.001. In 2018, we did not have any non-tunnelled USG-CVCs insertions in our NICU. CONCLUSIONS The overall complication rate, CLABSI and leaking are significantly higher in non-tunnelled USG-CVCs compared with the PICCs. However, randomised controlled trials with larger sample sizes are desired. Proper central venous device selection and timing, early PICC insertion and early removal approach, dedicated vascular access team development, proper central venous line maintenance, central line simulation workshops and US-guided insertions are crucial elements for patient safety in NICU.
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- Mohammad A A Bayoumi
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Bayoumi MAA, van Rens MFPT, Chandra P, Masry A, D'Souza S, Khalil AM, Shadad A, Alsayigh S, Masri RM, Shyam S, Alobaidan F, Elmalik EE. Does the antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheter decrease the CLABSI rate in neonates? Results from a retrospective cohort study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1012800. [PMID: 36507144 PMCID: PMC9730802 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1012800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has been introduced in the last few years to neonatal units aiming to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). METHODS This retrospective observational study aimed to compare the CLABSI rates and other catheter-related parameters including the insertion success rates and catheter-related complications in the antimicrobial-impregnated and conventional (ordinary) PICCs in NICU between 2017 and 2020. RESULTS Our dedicated PICC team including physicians and nurses inserted 1,242 conventional (PremiCath and NutriLine) and 791 antimicrobial-impregnated PICCs (PremiStar) over the study period from 2017 to 2020. Of those 1,242 conventional PICCs, 1,171 (94.3%) were 1 Fr single lumen and only 71 (5.7%) were 2 Fr double lumen. The mean ± SD [median (IQR)] for the birth weight in all babies who had a PICC line was 1,343.3 ± 686.75 [1,200 (900, 1,500)] g, while the mean ± SD for the gestational age was 29.6 ± 4.03 [29 (27, 31)] weeks. The mean ± SD [median (IQR)] age at the time of insertion for all catheters was 9.3 ± 21.47 [2 (1, 9)] days, while the mean ± SD [median (IQR)] dwell time was 15.7 ± 14.03 [12 (8, 17)] days. The overall success rate of the PICC insertion is 1,815/2,033 (89.3%), while the first attempt success rate is 1,290/2,033 (63.5%). The mean ± SD [median (IQR)] gestational age, birth weight, age at catheter insertion, and catheter dwell time were 28.8 ± 3.24 [29, (26, 31)] weeks, 1,192.1 ± 410.3 [1,150, (900, 1,450)] g, 6.3 ± 10.85 [2, (1, 8)] days, and 17.73 ± 17.532 [13, (9, 18)] days in the antimicrobial-impregnated catheter compared with 30.1 ± 4.39 [29, (27, 32)] weeks (P < 0.001), 1,439.5 ± 800.8 [1,240, (920, 1,520)] g (P < 0.001), 11.1 ± 25.9 [1, (1, 9)] days (P < 0.001), and 14.30 ± 10.964 [12, (8, 17)] days (P < 0.001), respectively, in the conventional PICCs. The use of the antimicrobial-impregnated catheter was not associated with any significant reduction in the CLABSI rate (per 1,000 days dwell time), either the overall [P = 0.11, risk ratio (RR) (95% CI): 0.60 (0.32, 1.13)] or the yearly CLABSI rates. CONCLUSIONS The use of miconazole and rifampicin-impregnated PICCs did not reduce the CLABSI rate in neonates compared with conventional PICCs. However, it has a higher overall rate of elective removal after completion of therapy and less extravasation/infiltration, occlusion, and phlebitis compared with the conventional PICCs. Further large RCTs are recommended to enrich the current paucity of evidence and to reduce the risk of bias. Neonatal PICCs impregnation by other antimicrobials is a recommendation for vascular access device manufacturers.
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- Mohammad A A Bayoumi
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.,VERITADYNE Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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Hussain AS, Ahmed AM, Arbab S, Ariff S, Ali R, Demas S, Zeb J, Rizvi A, Saleem A, Farooqi J. CLABSI reduction using evidence based interventions and nurse empowerment: a quality improvement initiative from a tertiary care NICU in Pakistan. Arch Dis Child 2021; 106:394-400. [PMID: 32253277 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-318779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We designed a CLABSI Prevention Package (CPP) to decrease NICU CLABSI rates, using evidence-proven interventions. DESIGN This was a quality improvement (QI) project. Data collection was divided into three phases (pre-implementation, implementation and post implementation). SQUIRE2.0 guidelines were used to design, implement and report this QI initiative. SETTING A tertiary care level 3 NICU at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan. PATIENTS All patients admitted to the AKUH NICU from 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2018 who had a central line in place during their NICU admission. INTERVENTIONS CPP used evidence-based interventions focusing on hand hygiene, aseptic central line insertion techniques and central line care, prevention of fungal infections and nurse empowerment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES CLABSI rates pre and post intervention were recorded. Secondary outcomes were risk factors for CLABSI, device (central line) utilisation ratio, CLABSI related mortality and micro-organism profile. RESULTS CLABSI rates decreased from 17.1/1000 device days to 5.0/1000 device days (relative risk (RR)=0.36, CI=0.17-0.74). Device (central line) utilisation ratio declined from 0.30 to 0.25. Out of 613 patients enrolled in our study, 139 (22.7%) died. Mortality was higher in CLABSI group (n=20, 44%) as compared with non CLABSI group (n=119, 21.1%) (p<0.001). Gestational age of <27 weeks was an independent risk factor for CLABSI (RR=4.45, CI=1.10-18.25, p=0.03). A total of 158 pathogens were isolated among which 68 were associated with CLABSI. Gram-negative bacteria 31 (47.7%) were the most common cause of CLABSI. Ninety-seven (61%) micro-organisms were multi-drug resistant. CONCLUSIONS CPP was effective in decreasing NICU CLABSI rates and can be used as a model to decrease NICU CLABSI rates in low or middle-income countries.
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- Ali Shabbir Hussain
- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Arora S, Yadav P, Bajaj H, Thakur AS, Mittal M, Gupta MR, Jose A, Arora R. Improving clinical outcomes of very low birth weight infants: Implementation of standardized management guidelines in tertiary care hospital in Haryana. Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med 2020; 7:174-180. [PMID: 33319015 PMCID: PMC7729219 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Standardized written guidelines and protocols in NICU are known to impact neonatal outcomes and improve survival. OBJECTIVE To study and compare the morbidity and mortality outcomes of very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates before and after introduction of structured approach to standardized management guidelines on four interventions in a tertiary care hospital in North India. METHODOLOGY Structured approach to standardized management guidelines on four interventions were implemented for VLBW infants in NICU. a) Humidified and Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHFNC) as the initial mode of ventilator support in preterm VLBW babies. b) Expressed breast milk for feeding preterm VLBW babies and absolutely no formula milk. c) Hand washing and following "Bundle Care Approach" for Central lines as the cardinal cornerstones for maintaining strict asepsis. d) Development and supportive care to be regularly followed. Data was collected prospectively from July 2015 to December 2016 (Intervention Group) and compared with retrospective matched controls from the previous year (July 2014-June 2015) (Control Group). RESULTS There was a significant decrease in culture positive sepsis in the intervention group compared to control group (3 (2.97%) CI:0.006-0.08 vs 11 (19.64%) CI:0.10-0.32; P = .0004). There was no significant difference in the mortality (5.35% vs3.96% P = .74) amongst the two groups. CONCLUSION Implementing structured approach to above mentioned interventions in the form of standardized management guidelines for preterm VLBW neonates was associated with significant reduction in culture proven sepsis and mechanical ventilation days without affecting mortality or other co-morbidities.
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- Sunaina Arora
- DCH, DNB Pediatrics, Apollo Cradle Hospital, Gurgaon, SCO-1,2 and 3. Apollo Cradle Hospital, Gurgaon Haryana, 122001, India
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- DNB Paediatrics, IAP Neonatology Fellow, Apollo Cradle, Gurgaon, India
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- GNM Nursing, Nursing Head NICU, Apollo Cradle, Gurgaon, India
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- Neonatology, Apollo Cradle, Gurgaon, Clinical/ Research Fellow NPM Program, University of Western Ontario, Canada
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Bayoumi MAA, Van Rens MFP, Chandra P, Francia ALV, D'Souza S, George M, Shahbal S, Elmalik EE, Cabanillas IJE. Effect of implementing an Epicutaneo-Caval Catheter team in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Vasc Access 2020; 22:243-253. [PMID: 32602399 PMCID: PMC7983328 DOI: 10.1177/1129729820928182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Until the 1980s, central vascular access in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was predominantly delivered by umbilical catheters and only and if needed by surgical cutdowns or subclavian vein catheterization through blind percutaneous venipuncture. In the early 1980s, epicutaneo-caval catheters were successfully introduced. Methods: In our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a dedicated team to insert epicutaneo-caval catheters was formally established in January 2017, including 12 neonatologists and 1 neonatal nurse practitioner. A before- versus after-intervention study was designed to determine whether the establishment of the epicutaneo-caval catheter insertion team is associated with increased success rates and a decreased risk of catheter-related complications. Success rates and other catheter-related parameters were traced from 2016 onward. Collected data were analyzed for three consecutive years: 2016, 2017, and 2018. Results: The epicutaneo-caval catheter team inserted 1336 catheters over 3 years. Both first prick (from 57.7% to 66.9%; p = 0.023) and overall success (from 81.7% to 97.6%; p < 0.0001) rates significantly improved. In 2018, the number of tunneled or surgically inserted central venous catheters came down to zero (p < 0.0001). Overall catheter-related complications were significantly lower following the epicutaneo-caval catheter team’s establishment (p < 0.0001) while there was no significant decrease noted (p = 0.978) in central line–associated bacterial stream infection rates. Conclusion: A dedicated epicutaneo-caval catheter team is a promising intervention to increase success rates and significantly decrease catheter-related complications in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Standardizing epicutaneo-caval catheter placement is important; however, standardizing catheter maintenance seems essential to the improvement of central line–associated bacterial stream infection rates.
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- Mohammad A A Bayoumi
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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Lutwick L, Al-Maani AS, Mehtar S, Memish Z, Rosenthal VD, Dramowski A, Lui G, Osman T, Bulabula A, Bearman G. Managing and preventing vascular catheter infections: A position paper of the international society for infectious diseases. Int J Infect Dis 2019; 84:22-29. [PMID: 31005622 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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A panel of experts was convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to overview recommendations on managing and preventing vascular catheter infections, specifically for the prevention and management of central line-associated bloodstream infections. These recommendations are intended to provide insight for healthcare professionals regarding the prevention of infection in the placement and maintenance of the catheter and diagnosis as well as treatment of catheter infection. Aspects of this area in pediatrics and in limited-resource situations and a discussion regarding the selection of empiric or targeted antimicrobial therapy are particular strengths of this position paper.
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- Larry Lutwick
- Mayo Clinic Health Care System, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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- Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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