Central line-associated blood stream infections in pediatric intensive care units: Longitudinal trends and compliance with bundle strategies

摘要

Background: Knowing the temporal trend central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates among U.S. pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), the current extent of central line bundle compliance, and the impact of compliance on rates is necessary to understand what has been accomplished and can be improved in CLABSI prevention.