Disparities in Bloodstream Infection Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Gottlieb Lindsey B. MD, Prakash-Asrani Radhika MPH, MSc, Dube William MPH, Wiley Zanthia MD, Licitra Giancarlo MD, MPH, Fridkin Scott K. MD
Primary Institution: Emory University
Hypothesis
Does race and ethnicity influence the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in patients?
Conclusion
The study found no significant difference in CLABSI risk between non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White patients after adjusting for central venous catheter type.
Supporting Evidence
- 32,925 patients with 57,642 central venous catheter episodes were analyzed.
- Most patients were non-Hispanic White or non-Hispanic Black.
- After adjusting for CVC type, the risk of CLABSI did not significantly differ between racial groups.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether different races get infections from central lines more than others, and it found that race didn't make a difference in infection risk.
Methodology
Retrospective cohort analysis of adult inpatients with central venous catheters from 2012 to 2017.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in race categorization due to reliance on electronic medical records.
Limitations
Data on race and ethnicity was based on electronic medical records, which may not accurately reflect patient-reported information.
Participant Demographics
Patients were primarily non-Hispanic White (49%) and non-Hispanic Black (39%), with a median age of 59 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.94, 1.51
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