scholarly journals Central venous catheter-related infections: Risk factors and effects of glycopeptide antibiotics

2007 ◽  
Vol 60 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Ljubica Arsenijevic ◽  
Nada Popovic ◽  
Zvezdana Kojic ◽  
Slobodanka Stefanovic ◽  
Dejan Filimonovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Culture Technique ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Glycopeptide Antibiotics ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Related Risk

INTRODUCTION Central venous catheters (CVC) are used in the treatment of critically ill patients. Indications for placement of CVCs include hemodynamic monitoring, administration of intravenous fluids, medications and total parenteral nutrition. MATERIAL AND METHODS We investigated risk factors and effects of glycopeptide antibiotics on the development of central venous catheter-related infections in 300 patients treated in intensive care units. A semiquntitative culture technique was used. The investigation included: age, diagnosis on admission, catheter insertion site, catheter duration, the first or next catheter and using of glycopeptide drugs. RESULTS 91 catheters (30.3%) were colonised, catheter-related infection was found in 50 catheters (16.7%). Infections were more frequent in catheters inserted through the internal jugular vein than in subclavian venous catheters; they were also more frequent if duration of catheterization was longer than seven days, but less frequent in patients who received glycopeptide antibiotics. The isolated microorganism was Staphylococcus aureus. DISCUSSION According to the literature, a number of catheter-related risk factors for infections include: insertion site, type of catheter, the number of manipulations, inadequat asepsis, lumen number, type of antiseptic. The relative importance of one risk factor over another is difficult to assess, given that studies have no priority report. CONCLUSION The duration of catheterization and the insertion site were the most frequent risk factors for infection. The use of glycopeptide antibiotics during catheterization has protective effects.

scholarly journals Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal: Fibrin Sheath as the Portal of Persistent Air Entry

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Meggiolaro Marco ◽  
Erik Roman-Pognuz ◽  
Baritussio Anna ◽  
Scatto Alessio
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Internal Jugular Vein ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Air Bubbles ◽  
Left Internal Jugular Vein ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Occlusive Dressing ◽  
Vascular Ultrasonography

Central venous catheterization is of common practice in intensive care units; despite representing an essential device in various clinical circumstances, it represents a source of complications, sometimes even fatal, related to its management. We report the removal of a central venous catheter (CVC) that had been wrongly positioned through left internal jugular vein. The vein presented complete thrombosis at vascular ultrasonography. An echocardiogram performed 24 hours after CVC removal showed the presence, apparently unjustified, of microbubbles in right chambers of the heart. A neck-thorax CT scan showed the presence of air bubbles within the left internal jugular vein, left innominate vein, and left subclavian vein. A vascular ultrasonography, focused on venous catheter insertion site, disclosed the presence of a vein-to-dermis fistula, as portal of air entry. Only after air occlusive dressing, we documented echographic disappearance of air bubbles within the right cardiac cavity. This report emphasizes possible air entry even many hours after CVC removal, making it mandatory to perform 24–72-hour air occlusive dressing or, when inadequate, to perform a purse string.

Patient and central venous catheter related risk factors for blood stream infections in children receiving chemotherapy

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Yacobovich ◽  
Tal Ben-Ami ◽  
Tameemi Abdalla ◽  
Hannah Tamary ◽  
Gal Goldstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Blood Stream ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Blood Stream Infections ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Current Status and Risk Factors of Complications Associated with Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
JingMei Li ◽  
JiaFei Zhang ◽  
Bo Feng ◽  
ChunHui Wang ◽  
MeiLing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Intravenous Infusion ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Puncture Site

Abstract Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate incidence and influencing factors of complications related to central venous catheters (CVCs) in the Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of Xi'an Children's Hospital.Methods: We analyzed the complications of all children that had CVCs and were hospitalized between June 2020 to February 2021. A total of 334 CVCs were inserted in 310 children.Results: We noted 102 (30.54%) CVCs-related complications. Complications related to CVCs insertion were infection of catheter (13.17%) and malposition of catheter (8.38%), occlusion of CVCs (2.99%), accidental removal (0.6%), puncture site exudate (4.79%), central venous thrombosis (0.6%). Infection mainly due to Staphylococcus epidermidis. 88 cases (24.55%) of CVCs were extubated due to complications. Analysis of the frequency of maintenance-related complications except for center vein thrombosis showed no differences between the jugular, femoral and subclavian vein access (P > 0.05). It was found that the duration of the catheterization use was critical for the occurrence of CVCs-related infections, puncture site exudate, occlusion (P < 0.05). Suture-off, bleeding of insertion site, and the maximum channels of intravenous infusion in patients were dominant risk factors of catheter-related complications. Conclusion: The risk factors of complications during catheter indwelling are suture-off, bleeding of insertion site and the maximum channels of intravenous infusion in patients. Therefore, strict aseptic operation in various operations, control of the infusion channel, effective fixation of the central venous catheter, reduce the malposition and pull of the catheter, and reduce the infiltration of blood at the puncture point, are particularly important to prevent the complications related to the central venous catheter.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Related to Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter Nonselective Removal in Neonates

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohe Yu ◽  
Shaojie Yue ◽  
Mingjie Wang ◽  
Chuanding Cao ◽  
Zhengchang Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Catheter Complications ◽  
Tip Position

We aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors associated with nonselective removal of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in neonates. In this prospective cohort study, neonates who underwent PICC placement at neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in China from October 2012 to November 2015 were included. The patient demographics, catheter characteristics, catheter duration, PICC insertion site, indication for PICC insertion, infuscate composition, PICC tip location, and catheter complications were recorded in a computerized database. Risk factors for nonselective removal were analyzed. A total of 497 PICCs were placed in 496 neonates. Nonselective removal occurred in 9.3% of PICCs during 10,540 catheter-days (4.6 nonselective removals per 1,000 catheter-days). These included occlusion (3%), infection (1.4%), leakage (2.0%), phlebitis (0.6%), displacement (1%), pleural effusion(0.6%), and breaks (0.6%). Noncentral tip position was independently associated with an increased risk of nonselective removal (odds ratio 2.621; 95% confidence interval, 1.258-5.461) after adjusting for gestational age, sex, birth weight, and PICC dwell time. No significant differences in the rate of complications occurred between silastic and polyurethane PICC or different insertion sites. Noncentral PICC tip position was the only independent risk factor for nonselective removal of PICC.

Risk Factors of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Kidney Intensive Care Unit Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuiqin Cheng ◽  
Shutian Xu ◽  
Jinzhou Guo ◽  
Qunpeng He ◽  
Aijuan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Icu Patients ◽  
Indwelling Time ◽  
Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Vein Catheterization

Background: The incidence of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in kidney intensive care unit (ICU) patients is worthy of particular attention and recently, we analyzed clinical characteristics and risk factors of CRBSI for CRRT in our kidney ICU patients. Methods: To be part of this retrospective study, 1,523 patients who had a central venous catheter (CVC) for CRRT during the period April 2010 to May 2015 in our centre were enrolled. The clinical features and pathogens of CRBSI patients were investigated. Patients who also had CRRT of kidney ICU hospitalization without CRBSI were enrolled in a 1: 2 ratio as control. Risk factors of the CRBSI were analyzed. Results: A total of 57 patients had central venous CRBSI. The incidence of the infection was 3.7%. The mean rate of CRBSI was 3.9 per 1,000 catheter days, and the catheter median indwelling time was 14 (7–30) days. The most common pathogens were Gram-positive bacteria, which were noted in 29 cases (50.9%), followed by Gram-negative bacteria (36.8%). The most common pathogens causing CRBSI were Staphylococcus aureus (10 cases) and sewer enterobacteriaceae (10 cases) followed by Staphylococcus epidermidis (9 cases). CVC insertion sites included internal jugular vein (33 cases) and femoral vein (24 cases), accounting for 2.9% of internal jugular vein catheterization (1,140 cases) and 6.3% of femoral vein catheterization (383 cases) respectively. In total, 16, 20, 7 and 14 cases of CRBSI were noted in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, accounting for 28.1, 35.1, 12.3 and 24.6% respectively. The most common infectious manifestations were chills (68.4%), fever (100%), and septic shock (49.1%). Multivariate analysis showed that catheterization of the femoral vein, long catheter indwelling time, low CD4+ lymphocytes and high acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II scores were independent factors associated with CRBSI. Conclusions: The incidence of CRBSI in our kidney ICU was 3.7%. Central venous CRBSI for CRRT was associated with catheterization of the femoral vein, long catheter indwelling time, compromised immune function and high APACHE II scores. Understanding pathogens and risk factors for central venous CRBSI in kidney ICU can help doctors prevent and treat CRBSI earlier.

scholarly journals Successful removal of a central venous catheter misplaced in the right subclavian artery using an intravascular stent: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruka Yoshida ◽  
Shinichiro Ikemoto ◽  
Yasuyuki Tokinaga ◽  
Kanako Ejiri ◽  
Tomoyuki Kawamata
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Subclavian Artery ◽  
Axillary Artery ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Thrombotic Complications ◽  
Successful Removal ◽  
Intravascular Stent ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Cannulation of a central venous catheter is sometimes associated with serious complications. When arterial cannulation occurs, attention must be given to removal of a catheter. Case presentation A 62-year-old man was planned for emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair. After the induction of anesthesia, a central venous catheter was unintentionally inserted into the right subclavian artery. We planned to remove the catheter. Since we considered that surgical repair would be highly invasive for the patient, we decided to remove it using a percutaneous intravascular stent. A stent was inserted through the right axillary artery. The stent was expanded immediately after the catheter was removed. Post-procedural angiography revealed no leakage from the catheter insertion site and no occlusion of the right subclavian and vertebral arteries. There were no obvious hematoma or thrombotic complications. Conclusions A catheter that has been misplaced into the right subclavian artery was safely removed using an intravascular stent.

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