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The study aimed to assess the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in patients with non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters.

April 19, 2026NefrologíaOpen Access

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection in Non-Tunneled Hemodialysis Access: A Prospective 12-Month Study

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Prospective study reports CRBSI incidence in hemodialysis patients, suggesting timely access conversion may reduce complications.

The study aimed to assess the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in patients with non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters.
Prospective cohort study over 12 months (Feb 2023 - Jan 2024)
Followed adult inpatients with non-tunneled dual-lumen hemodialysis catheters until removal
Obtained paired blood cultures and semi-quantitative tip cultures at catheter removal
Defined CRBSI by concordant organism growth in ≥ 3 of 4 cultures
Incidence of CRBSI was 3.87 per 1,000 catheter-days with 6 CRBSI cases
Colonization without bacteremia occurred in 30 catheters (27.8%)
62% of catheters were sterile upon culture
Most CRBSI episodes occurred within 14 days of catheter insertion

Figueiredo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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