2101. Catheter-related Infections Complicating Central Venous Catheter Access Device Insertion: A Retrospective Audit and Comparison of Two Cohorts

摘要

BackgroundCentral venous access devices (CVAD) are essential for long-term intra-venous treatment of malignancies and other conditions. Catheter-related infections (CRI) complicate long-term CVAD use at rates between 1.5 and 5%, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Current evidence does not support a role for antibiotic prophylaxis pre-insertion. We aim to determine rates of CRIs complicating CVAD insertions by vascular surgery and interventional radiology in a single institution and examine the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in prevention.