Table 7 Intravascular devices associated with proven ICU-acquired, catheter-associated bloodstream infection during ICU admissions at Austin Hospital
From: Acquired bloodstream infection in the intensive care unit: incidence and attributable mortality
Intravascular Device | n (%) |
|---|---|
Central venous catheter | 16 (46%) |
Dialysis catheter (non-tunnelled) | 7 (20%) |
Pulmonary artery catheter | 6 (17%) |
Peripherally inserted central catheter | 2 (6%) |
Arterial catheter | 2 (6%) |
Tunnelled central venous catheter | 1 (3%) |
Temporary pacing wire | 1 (3%) |