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Analysis of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection among Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Single Center Study

  • Kim, Minhye (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Sujin (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung, Young Hwa (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Chang Won (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Myoung-jin (Infection Control Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Eu Suk (Infection Control Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Hyunju (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.09.12
  • Accepted : 2021.10.11
  • Published : 2021.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), evaluate the patients' clinical characteristics, and identify the etiologic agents for guidance in prevention and treatment. Methods: A retrospective chart review study of infants classified as having CLABSI was conducted at the NICU of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital from January 2016 to December 2020. Results: Of the 45 infants, 53 had CLABSIs within a follow-up period of 18,622 catheter days. The incidence of CLABSIs was 2.85 per 1,000 catheter days. The most common catheter type was a peripherally inserted central catheter (n=47, 81%). A total of 57 pathogens were isolated, of which 57.9% (n=33) were Gram-positive bacteria, 36.8% (n=21) were Gram-negative bacteria, and 5.3% (n=3) were Candida spp. The most common pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus (n=12, 21%) and coagulase-negative staphylococci (n=12, 21%), followed by Klebsiella aerogenes (n=8, 14%). The median duration of bacteremia was 2 days, and 19 episodes showed bacteremia for 3 days or more. The mortality rate of infants within 14 days of CLABSI was 13.3% (n=6). Conclusions: This study analyzed the incidence of CLABSI and the distribution of pathogens in the NICU. Continuous monitoring of CLABSI based on active surveillance serves as guidance for empiric antibiotic use and also serves as a tool to assess the necessity for implementation of prevention strategies and their impact.

목적: 본 연구는 신생아중환자실에서 중심정맥관 관련 혈류감염 발생률을 확인하고, 이러한 환자들의 임상적 특성 및 원인균에 대해 분석하여 향후 신생아중환자실 내 혈류감염 예방 및 치료 지침의 기초 자료로 활용하고자 수행되었다. 방법: 2016년 1월부터 2020년 12월까지 분당서울대학교병원 신생아중환자실에 입원한 환자 중 중심정맥관 관련 혈류감염이 발생한 환자들을 대상으로 후향적 의무기록 분석을 하였다. 결과: 5년의 연구 기간동안 총 45명의 환자에게서 53례의 중심정맥관 관련 혈류감염이 확인되었고, 18,622 카테터-일 동안 발생률은 1,000 카테터-일 당 2.85건이었다. 가장 흔한 중심정맥관 종류는 말초 혈관 삽입형 중심정맥관이었다. 총 57균주가 분리되었고, 이 중 그람 양성균, 그람 음성균, 진균이 각각 57.9% (n=33), 36.8% (n=21), 5.3% (n=3)이었다. 가장 흔한 균은 Staphylococcus aureus (n=12, 21%) 와 coagulase-negative staphylococci (n=12, 21%)였고, 그 다음으로는 Klebsiella aerogenes (n=8, 14%)였다. 균혈증 평균 지속시간은 2일이었고, 19건에서는 3일 이상 균혈증이 지속되었다. 균혈증 발생으로부터 14일 이내에 사망한 사례는 총 6건(13.3%)이었다. 결론: 본 연구에서는 신생아중환자실 내 중심정맥관 관련 혈류감염의 발생률과 원인균 분포에 대해 분석하였다. 중심정맥관 관련 혈류감염에 대한 지속적인 모니터링은 경험적 항생제 사용 지침을 수립하기 위한 중요한 기반이 될 수 있으며, 감염예방 지침 실행의 필요성 및 이에 따른 영향을 평가하는 데에 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다.

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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank the team at the Infection Control Center of SNUBH for their support and providing CLABSI-surveillance data in this analysis.

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