Surveillance of Infections Related to Intravascular Devices : PICC lines, Midlines, Implantable Chamber in the HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY Department of the Jacques Coeur Hospital Center Bourges
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: One of the key roles of the Nosocomial Infection Control and Hygiene Unit (UHLIN) is to monitor intravascular devices. (IVDs). In partnership with this unit, we collaborated to conduct a monocentric retrospective study on the year 2023, as well as observations and interventions from November to March 2024, which are distinguished by the implementation of IVD surveillance audits.The objective of this task is to track the central IVDs such as the implantable chamber and the PICCLINE, as well as the long peripheral IVD as the MIDLINE. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for catheter-related infections (CRIs) and to assess their influence on the care of cancer patients. Furthermore, this study suggests actions and an audit programme to improve the prevention of these infections.As of the last quarter of the year 2023 and until 31 March 2024, 31 CRIs were recorded for a value of 102 pts (30%). Monitoring and prevention audits of the infectious risk of IVD have been initiated by the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology in collaboration with the UHLIN. Their effectiveness in reducing the incidence of IVD infections has been evaluated.There were 5 out of 33 pts (15%) over the five-month period (Nov 2023 to March 2024), versus 26 out of 69 pts (37%) were observed between January and October 2023, indicating a significant outcome, thus, the death rate is estimated at 0 case versus 2 cases (6%) in favour of the audit period.One of the key roles of the Nosocomial Infection Control and Hygiene Unit (UHLIN) is to monitor intravascular devices. (IVDs). In partnership with this unit, we collaborated to conduct a monocentric retrospective study on the year 2023, as well as observations and interventions from November to March 2024, which are distinguished by the implementation of IVD surveillance audits.
Author: Belkacem Mansour
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4405996432