Risk Factors for PICC-Related Infection in 994 High-Risk Patients: The Role of Hb Levels and Sampling Frequency

Risk Factors for PICC-Related Infection in 994 High-Risk Patients: The Role of Hb Levels and Sampling Frequency-A Retrospective Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the incidence and clinical predictors of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in patients receiving Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) via the Anesthesia Department.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient with PICC line more than 48 hours, performed by Anesthesia Department from January 2023 to December 2024

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incomplete data
• Patient with reported colonization of PICC line
• Patient with unintended position of PICC line
• Patient with any other central venous catheter besides PICC line
• Patient with previously reported as CLABSI