These resources were developed by the OASCN Collaborative between 2021-2022.
Relevant Didactics:
Relevant Learning Points:
Learning Point #20: The likelihood of CLABSI (when comparing UVCs v PICCs) is not clearly different. If duration of use expected to be relatively short, UVC is the preferred option.
Relevant References:
Akinboyo IC et al. SHEA neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) white paper series: Practical approaches to Staphylococcus aureus disease prevention. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2020;41:1251-7.
Additional Document: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/nicu-saureus/index.html
Muller M et al. SHEA neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) white paper series: Practical approaches for the prevention of central-line associated bloodstream infections. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2022;Mar 4;1.
Mobley RE et al. Central line-associated bloodstream infections in the NICU: Successes and controversies in the quest for zero. Semin Perinatol 2017;41:166-174.
Bratzler DW et al. Clinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2013;70:195.
Shalabi et al. Risk of infection using peripherally inserted central and umbilical catheters in preterm neonates. Pediatrics 2015;136:1073-9.
Dubbink-Verheij GH et al. Bloodstream infection incidence of different central venous catheters in neonates: a descriptive cohort study. Front Pediatr 2017;5:142.
