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Sepsis due to triple lumen central venous catheters
Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|July 1, 1986
Abstract:
We prospectively studied 96 consecutive catheterizations in 65 patients who required triple lumen central venous catheters. The incidence of catheter associated bacteremia was 3.1 per cent. Staphylococcus epidermidis was the organism involved in all instances.
Insights
Catheter-associated bacteremia occurred in 3.1% of patients with triple lumen central venous catheters. Staphylococcus epidermidis was the sole causative organism in these cases, highlighting a specific microbial risk.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Central venous catheters are essential for patient care but carry risks.
- Catheter-associated infections, particularly bacteremia, are a significant concern in healthcare settings.
- Triple lumen catheters are commonly used, necessitating an understanding of their associated infection rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of catheter-associated bacteremia in patients requiring triple lumen central venous catheters.
- To identify the specific microorganisms responsible for bacteremia in this patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study design.
- Inclusion of 96 consecutive catheterizations in 65 patients.
- Monitoring for and identification of bacteremia and causative organisms.
Main Results:
- The incidence of catheter-associated bacteremia was 3.1%.
- Staphylococcus epidermidis was identified as the causative organism in all bacteremic cases.
- This indicates a specific microbial profile for infections associated with these catheters.
Conclusions:
- Triple lumen central venous catheters are associated with a notable incidence of bacteremia.
- Staphylococcus epidermidis represents a primary microbial threat in catheter-associated infections.
- Findings underscore the importance of infection control measures targeting Staphylococcus epidermidis.