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Racial disparities in central line-associated bloodstream infections: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study analyzed differences in rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in Black and White inpatients across 11 southeastern US hospitals from 2019 to 2021. Results showed higher CLABSI rates in Black patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, even after adjustment for COVID-19 infection and clinical factors.

Source: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.147

Authors: Michael E. DeWitt, Mindy M. Sampson, Shelley Kester, Emily MacNeill, Catherine Passaretti

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450