Table 2 Characteristics of catheters with CHG-impregnated dressings
Gel-dress (n = 2108) | Sponge-dress (n = 1593) | |
|---|---|---|
Catheter days, median (IQR) | 5 [3; 10] | 5 [3; 9] |
CVC | 980 (46.5) | 1056 (54.1) |
Experience of the operator < 50 procedures | 764 (36.2) | 1396 (71.5) |
Insertion site for CVC | ||
Jugular | 275 (28.1) | 312 (29.5) |
Subclavian | 332 (33.9) | 412 (39) |
Femoral | 373 (38.1) | 332 (31.4) |
Insertion site for AC | ||
Femoral | 393 (34.8) | 353 (39.4) |
Radial | 735 (65.2) | 544 (60.6) |
Skin antisepsis with CHG | 1533 (72.7) | 20 (1) |
Mechanical ventilation at insertion | 1616 (76.7) | 1688 (86.4) |
Vasopressor at insertion | 959 (45.5) | 1222 (62.6) |
Antibiotics at insertion | 1183 (56.1) | 1324 (67.8) |
Suspicion of infection | 278 (13.2) | 342 (17.5) |
Catheter colonization | 71 (3.4) | 92 (4.7) |
MCRI | 10 (0.5) | 9 (0.5) |
CRBSI | 7 (0.3) | 5 (0.3) |