Does the antimicrobial-impregnated peripherally inserted central catheter decrease the CLABSI rate in neonates? Results from a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Mohammad A. A. Bayoumi (Author), Matheus F. P. T. van Rens (Author), Prem Chandra (Author), Alaa Masry (Author), Sunitha D'Souza (Author), Amr M. Khalil (Author), Afaf Shadad (Author), Safaa Alsayigh (Author), Razan M. Masri (Author), Sunitha Shyam (Author), Fatima Alobaidan (Author), Einas E. Elmalik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThe 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).MethodsThis retrospective observational study aimed to compare the CLABSI...