Health care workers' knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of central venous catheter-related infection.

Background: Central venous catheter-related infection (CVC-RI) is considered a common cause of increased morbidity, mortality, and medical care costs in intensive care units (ICUs). The objective in this descriptive study was to assess the knowledge of health care workers in ICUs about guidelines for the prevention of CVC-RI and their adherence to these guidelines in practices.

Methods: Health care workers were assessed for their actual practices during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion and care.