A Retrospective, Single-center Observational Study on Ultrasound-guided Centrally Inserted Central Catheters Catheter-related Bloodstream Infection and Catheters Failure in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients.

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Central venous catheters, or CVCs, are medical devices used to deliver medications and blood products directly into a patient's large veins. They are now an essential part of modern hospital care, but their use comes with potential complications. Two of the most serious and well-studied complications are catheter-related bloodstream infections and catheter-related thrombosis (blood clots). These issues not only pose significant health risks to patients but also increase healthcare costs. Fortunately, the frequency of these complications has been reduced by following universally accepted prevention measures, such as: Proper hand hygiene and skin disinfection before insertion Using an ultrasound to guide the procedure Applying best practices for ongoing catheter maintenance Besides infections and blood clots, other complications like accidental displacement, lumen occlusion (blockage), or a suspected infection can lead to the early, or premature, removal of a CVC before the completion of the patient's treatment. In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, CVCs are vital. They are used for general anesthesia, medication delivery, and continuous monitoring of a patient's heart and circulatory system. Because of this critical role, it's essential to constantly monitor the incidence of CVC-related complications in this patient population. This single-center, retrospective study will investigate two primary objectives: The frequency of catheter-related infections in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The frequency of premature catheter removals, or "catheter failures," in the same patient group. The findings from this study will help improve the management of CVCs in cardiac surgery patients and reduce and prevent future complications.

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