ICU-acquired central line-associated bloodstream infection and its associated factors in Oman.

Background: Despite the extensive use of central lines for ICU patients in Oman, no studies have been conducted among adult ICU patients to assess the prevalence, and predictors of CLABSIs.

Aim: To estimate the prevalence of ICU-acquired CLABSIs, identify the most common causative microorganisms, and define possible related risk factors associated with ICU-acquired CLABSIs among adult ICU patients in Oman.

Method: A retrospective case-control design was used to screen electronic medical records of for all adult ICU patients admitted over 2 years (2018-2019) in 2 tertiary hospitals in Oman.