title: Risk factors for central-line-associated bloodstream infections: a focus on comorbid conditions.
abstract: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) risk adjustment methods for central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) only adjust for type of intensive care unit (ICU). This cohort study explored risk factors for CLABSI using 2 comorbidity classification schemes, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and the Chronic Disease Score (CDS). Our study supports the need for additional research into risk factors for CLABSI, including electronically available comorbid conditions.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Pepin
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Kerri A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Thom
authors.affiliation: 3Baltimore VA Medical Center Geriatrics Research,Education,and Clinical CenterUniversity of Maryland Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center and Division of GerontologyandGeriatric Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore,Maryland.
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Sorkin
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Surbhi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leekha
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Max
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Masnick
authors.affiliation: 2University of Maryland Medical Center,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Michael Anne
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Preas
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pineles
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,University of Maryland School of Medicine,Baltimore,MD.
authors.forename: Anthony D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors