Central line-related bloodstream infections and microbiological study in an Egyptian Ministry of Health Hospital.

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections continue to be one of the most important health problems in ICU.

Objectives: To identify the central line-related bloodstream infections and their microbiological characteristics Specific objectives to the identify the incidence, predisposing factors of central line-related bloodstream Infections and study the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the isolated organisms.

Material And Methods: Patients' demographic, clinical data, central venous catheter related data,and blood culture specimen collection data were collected utilizing a descriptive exploratory design from a purposive sample of 120 ICU patients underwent insertion central venous catheter.