Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections associated with home parental nutrition in children with intestinal failure: a prospective cohort study

Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is the most common, potentially life-threatening complication of long-term parenteral nutrition (PN). We prospectively assessed the incidence and risk factors for CRBSI in children receiving long-term home PN (HPN) for intestinal failure (IF) in a single IF rehabilitation center.
Source: Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research