Aims Based on previous audit data, as of August 2010, antibiotic line locks have been
routinely used in children under the age of 5 who require long-term parenteral nutrition (PN) …

Background Catheter‐related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) remain a major issue in
patients who are receiving home parenteral nutrition (HPN). The aim of this interventional …

Background Central venous catheter (CVC) associated sepsis is a common complication in
children with intestinal failure on long-term parenteral nutrition, and is associated with …

Objectives and study To compare the incidence and characterise the type of catheter-related
blood stream infections (CRBSIs) in children with intestinal failure on long-term home …

Background Children with chronic IF require long‐term home parenteral nutrition (HPN),
administered through a central venous catheter. Catheter‐related bloodstream infection …

Purpose The incidence and risk factors of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in
patients with intestinal failure (IF) have not been established, partly because catheter …

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study in 11 children with intestinal failure (IF), mean
age 35.4 months (12.7), receiving home PN and followed-up at a center for intestinal …

Background & aims Catheter-related-blood-stream-infection (CRBSI) might be prevented by
optimal catheter connector antisepsis in children with intestinal failure on parenteral nutrition …

Background: Intestinal failure patients with central line-associated bloodstream infections
(CLABSI) have increased morbidity and mortality, reported at 12%–25%. This often …

Background Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) cause substantial
morbidity and increase antimicrobial use and length of stay among hospitalized children in …