Health care-associated infections are associated with increased length of stay and cost but not mortality in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
Sarah M TweddellRohit S LoombaDavid S CooperAlexis L BenscoterPublished in: Congenital heart disease (2019)
The incidence of HAIs in this analysis was low (1.6%) but contributed significantly to length of stay and cost. No individual HAI was associated with increased mortality. Potential modifiable risk factors include age and prevention of AKI.