Analysis of Patients Diagnosed with Catheter-Related Infections in the Emergency Department

January 20, 2026

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This analysis evaluates demographic, clinical, and microbiological characteristics of patients admitted for catheter-related infections and factors associated with mortality.
Retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary hospital emergency department.
Evaluated patients aged 18 and over diagnosed with catheter-related infections.
Demographic, clinical data, and culture results were collected from the hospital's electronic data system.
120 patients included; 88.3% survived while 11.7% died.
Significantly higher mortality observed in patients admitted to intensive care (34.8% vs. 6.2%, p<0.001).
No statistical relationship found between culture positivity and mortality.

Retrospective analysis reveals high mortality linked to catheter-related infections in emergency patients, indicating critical intervention needs.

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