Effect of Targeted Single-Dose Antibiotics to Reduce the Occurrence of Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Post Alteplase Administration.

Objective: Previous studies have shown an association between alteplase for line clearance and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of post-alteplase antibiotics as a CLABSI reduction strategy in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients.

Methods: This was a single center, retrospective, observational study evaluating PICU patients from -January 1, 2014, through August 1, 2021, conducted at a tertiary academic PICU.