Research Article

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections and Catheter Colonization among Haemodialysis Patients: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Table 3

Outcomes for CRBSI and CC groups.

OutcomesCRBSI (n = 82)CC (n = 93)

ICU admission7 (8%)5 (5%)
Mortality1 (1%)1 (1%)
Catheter salvage29 (35%)43 (46%)
Metastatic infection2 (2%)0 (0%)
Recurrent CRBSI23 (28%)31 (33%)
Septic shock16 (18%)11 (12%)

ICU: intensive care unit.