EFFECTS OF CLABSI (CENTRAL LINE-ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION) ON THE DURATION OF HOSPITAL STAY

Abstract

Background: Infections linked to healthcare cause a substantial amount of healthcare burden, expense, mortality, and
morbidity in India. The primary source of avoidable healthcare infections is CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream
infections), which has increased due to the use of central lines in normal medical treatment. However, there is a dearth of
literature data in India.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the parameters linked to an extended length of stay in the hospital as well as
the impact of CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infection) on the length of hospital stay.
Methods: The study used a retrospective design and involved adult individuals who visited the Institute with CLABSI. It was
conducted at a healthcare facility in India. During the specified research period, the individuals experienced CLABSI
following the insertion of the central line. A statistical analysis was performed on the collected data