Highlights

  • The rates of PVC-BSI and CLABSI were comparable outside of the ICU setting.

  • The risk of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia was greater in PVC-BSI.

  • An EMR-based PVC-BSI active surveillance program is achievable in most hospitals.

Abstract

We compared the risk of peripheral venous catheter (PVC) bloodstream infection (BSI) to central line-associated BSI (CLABSI) at University of California San Diego Health. The rates of PVC-BSI and CLABSI were comparable outside of the intensive care unit setting, and the risk of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia was greater in PVC-BSI.

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