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Nutrition Clinique et Metabolisme, vol.37, no.1, pp.39-44, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
© 2022 Société francophone nutrition clinique et métabolisme (SFNCM)Objective: Catheter-related bloodstream infections are common in children who require parenteral nutrition and can have serious consequences, including mortality. This study aims to evaluate the frequency and nature of catheter-related bloodstream infections in children receiving parenteral nutrition. Materials and Methods: Patients between one month and 18 years of age who received parenteral nutrition within two years were evaluated for indications and complications by focusing on catheter-related bloodstream infections. Results: Twenty-nine different catheter-related bloodstream infections were detected in 24 of 147 episodes in which parenteral nutrition was delivered via a catheter. The frequency of catheter-related bloodstream infections was 7.7 infections per 1000 catheter days. Coagulase-negative staphylococci, Gram-negative enteric bacilli, enterococci, and Candida species were the most common causative microorganisms. Five patients died. Infection frequency increased with increasing PN duration and receiving PN via a non-tunneled internal jugular catheter. Gender, age, and the number of catheter lumens were not associated with infection frequency. Conclusion: Catheter-related bloodstream infection is a common complication in children receiving parenteral nutrition. Appropriate management is essential. Because parenteral nutrition duration is a risk for catheter-related bloodstream infections, the transition to enteral feeding should be considered as soon as possible.