Microbiology, risk factors and mortality of patients with intravenous catheter related blood stream infections in the surgical intensive care unit: A five-year, concurrent, case-controlled study

• Main Authors: Jaroen Cheewinmethasiri, Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Kamtone Chandacham, Tidarat Jirapongchareonlap, Narain Chotirosniramit
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84902340650&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53788
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: The epidemiologic data of catheter related blood stream infections (CRBSI) is different in each type of Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The objectives were to identify microbiological patterns, risk factors and mortality analysis in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU). Material and Method:...