• Burns · Jun 2013

    The impact of antibiotic impregnated PICC lines on the incidence of bacteremia in a regional burn center.

    • Shannon D Armstrong, Wendy Thomas, Keith C Neaman, Ronald D Ford, and Jayne Paulson.
    • GRMEP Plastic Surgery Resident, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. shannonarmstrongmd@gmail.com
    • Burns. 2013 Jun 1;39(4):632-5.

    IntroductionPeripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have been used increasingly in burn patients who often have decreased intravascular volumes and obtaining intravascular access for resuscitative efforts can be difficult. A potentially serious complication is bloodstream infection. The purpose of our study is to examine the impact of antibiotic impregnated PICC lines on the bacteremia rate in a regional burn center.MethodsConsecutive patients admitted to the burn unit and receiving an antibiotic impregnated PICC line were included in the study. Baseline demographics and bacteremia rate was recorded. A retrospective chart review was then undertaken of the 30 consecutive patients admitted to the burn unit and receiving a PICC line prior to the study period.ResultsNineteen patients were enrolled over the two-year period. The bacteremia rate for the study group was 0% compared to the 50% bacteremia rate of the retrospective control group (p=<0.001).ConclusionAntibiotic impregnated PICC lines decrease the bacteremia rate in our burn population. This has potential benefits for both patient morbidity and mortality as well as potential cost savings for the healthcare system.Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.

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