A retrospective examination of risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infections in home parenteral nutrition patients from a Queensland tertiary hospital.

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a potential complication for home parenteral nutrition (HPN) patients.

Aim: We sought to analyse risk factors of developing HPN-related CLABSI and assess CLABSI management in the Australian context.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted on 34 adult patients receiving HPN via a central venous catheter (CVC) at a Queensland tertiary referral centre between 2016 and 2023.

Repeated intentional foreign body ingestion, what can be done?

Repeated intentional foreign body ingestion (RIFBI) in patients with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is a common clinical presentation to the emergency department. The relationship between repeated foreign body ingestion and a co-existent personality disorder diagnosis is complex, making it challenging to manage. Our institution implemented a novel interdisciplinary model of care for RIFBI as a way of improving health outcomes in this cohort of patients.

Spontaneous remission of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome without immunosuppressive medication in the context of decompensated cirrhosis: A case report.

We present a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis who had successful induction of remission with nutritional supplementation alone. We propose that early institution of high-protein, high-energy enteral supplementation should be offered to all patients, especially those with compelling contraindications to immunosuppression.