Table 3 Symptoms, local signs and outcomes at catheter removal (n = 14,590)
Variable | |
|---|---|
Catheter removal for suspected infection | 2034 (13.9) |
Temperature ≤ 36.5 or ≥ 38.5 at removal | 7979 (54.7) |
Local signs or symptom | |
≥ 1 local sign | 1938 (13.3) |
Redness | 1633 (11.2) |
Pain | 59 (0.4) |
Non-purulent discharge | 251 (1.7) |
Purulent discharge | 102 (0.7) |
Outcomes | |
Catheter colonization | 1186 (8.1) |
CRBSI | 114 (0.8) |
Reason for removal | |
Death | 3183 (21.8) |
Catheter no longer needed | 4577 (31.4) |
Suspicion of infection | 1981 (13.6) |
Exit ICU | 3098 (21.2) |
Symptoms or signs at removal | |
Catheter removal for suspected infection | 2034 (13.9) |
Temperature ≤ 36.5 or ≥ 38.5 at removal | 7979 (54.7) |