Central line-associated bloodstream infection Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 38-year-old woman is admitted to the burn unit for wound care and skin grafting of a 25% total body surface burn. Past medical history is unremarkable. A central venous catheter is placed in the subclavian vein for administering medications, and a nasogastric tube is inserted for enteral feeding. On day four of hospitalization, the patient develops fever and tachycardia. Temperature is 39.7°C (103.5°F), pulse is 126/min, blood pressure is 104/65 mmHg, respiratory rate is 18/min, and oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. Physical examination is significant for tenderness and erythema at the site of central line insertion site. Chest radiograph shows no abnormalities. Blood cultures are drawn and empiric antibiotics are started. Which of the following factors most likely increased the patient’s risk for developing this condition?
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