The initial and lingering impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on catheter-associated infections in a large healthcare system in New York City.

Jevon Samaroo-CampbellWenqi QiuHabtamu AsratMarie AbdallahMary FornekBriana EpiscopiaJohn M Quale

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2022)

Catheter-related infections increased during surges of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in an 11-hospital system in New York City. A disproportionate number of central-line infections occurred in larger hospitals. Patients with COVID-19 had shorter times from catheter insertion to infection and a higher incidence of infections with enterococci.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
sars cov
healthcare
risk factors
emergency department
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus