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Table 1 The distribution of microorganisms associated with CLABSI’s associated with TIVADs

From: Central line bundle including split-septum device and single-use prefilled flushing syringes to prevent port-associated bloodstream infections: a cost and resource-utilization analysis

 

Pre-Bundle period

Bundle period

Port days

5175

13,497

Central line days

43

41

CLABSI rate (per 1000 CL days)

8.31

3.04

Hospital stay costs

$14,744

$14,493

Drug costs

$73,231

$ 48,169

Laboratory costs

$34,974

$14,163

Imaging costs

$1122

$1037

Consultation costs

$535

$936

Other costs

$6053

$5835

Bundle item costs

$31,944

Total costs

$130,661

$116,579