Central-line-associated bloodstream infections in a pediatric oncology and hematology hospital at home program.

Objective: Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with significant morbidity among pediatric oncology-hematology patients, and risk factors remain largely unknown in the setting of hospital at home (HAH). Children in HAH receive intensive treatment (eg, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition), with frequent central-line handling; thus, they may be at higher risk for CLABSI.

Methods: We conducted a monocentric retrospective study of patients with a central line included in our HAH program from January 1 to December 31, 2016.