Arch Surg Chicago
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Increased resource use associated with catheter-related bloodstream infection in the surgical intensive care unit.
Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in critically ill surgical patients with prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays is associated with a significant increase in health care resource use. ⋯ For critically ill surgical patients, CRBSI is associated with a profound increase in resource use. Prevention, early diagnosis, and intervention for CRBSI might result in cost savings in this high-risk population.