Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with intestinal failure undergoing home parenteral nutrition: a single-center study

This single-center study examined CRBSI risk factors in 16 intestinal failure patients receiving home parenteral nutrition with prophylactic ethanol lock therapy. Key findings: median CRBSI rate 1.2/1000 catheter-days, with short bowel syndrome (<30cm), low serum albumin, and prior mixed bacterial infections significantly associated with increased infection risk.