Bacteriemia relacionada con catéter venoso central: incidencia y factores de riesgo en un hospital del occidente de México

Central venous catheters (CVC) are needed for monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients; however, their use increases the risk of bacteremia. The aim of the study was to quantify the incidence of central venous catheter-related bacteremia (CVCRB) and to identify factors associated with this infection.