Shortening of central venous catheter time in men with hematological and oncological diseases for prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections: a target-trial-emulation study - Summary - MDSpire
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Shortening of central venous catheter time in men with hematological and oncological diseases for prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections: a target-trial-emulation study
To investigate whether a simulated intervention involving minimal shortening of central venous catheter (CVC) dwelling time in men results in a lower overall catheter-related bloodstream infection (oCRBSI) rate in patients with hematological and oncological diseases.
Approach:
Randomization: Patients were randomized using a web-based platform for randomization, stratified by center, into experimental (EXP-G) and control groups (CON-G) in a 1:1 ratio.
Key Findings:
The overall oCRBSI rate was 7.3% in the entire cohort, with similar rates in both EXP-G (7.3%) and CON-G (7.4%) (p = 0.85).
Median CVC dwelling time for men was 13 days in both groups.
No significant difference in neutropenia rates was observed between the EXP-G and CON-G (p = 0.45).
Interpretation:
The simulation of shortening CVC dwelling time did not lead to a significant reduction in oCRBSI rates among male patients (p = 0.85).
Limitations:
The study was based on registry data, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to broader populations.
The low event rate of CRBSI may affect the statistical power of the study, potentially limiting the ability to detect significant differences.
Conclusion:
The intervention of shortening CVC duration did not demonstrate a significant impact on reducing oCRBSI rates in male patients with hematological and oncological disorders.
by Oliver Kriege, Boris Böll, Nicole Brüder, Nicola Giesen, Julia Lanznaster, Susanne Mertins, Antrea Minti, Jan-Hendrik Naendrup, Martin Schmidt-Hieber, Ruth Seggewiss-Bernhardt, Philipp Weber, Kai Wille, Jens Panse, Marcus Hentrich, Enrico Schalk
