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*A type of [[central line infection]] characterized by superficial soft tissue infection around the exit site of a central line |
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===Case Definition=== |
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*Hyperemia, induration, and/or tenderness ≤2 cm from catheter exit site |
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*May be associated with fever and purulent drainage from the exit site |
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*May or may not be associated with bacteremia |
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*Erythema or induration within 2 cm of the catheter exit site, in the absence of concomitant bloodstream infection and without concomitant purulence |
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==Management== |
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*Swab any purulent drainage and send for culture |
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*Treat empirically for typical [[skin and soft tissue infection]], then adjust based on culture results |
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*Duration typically 7 to 14 days |
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 7 February 2021
Background
- A type of central line infection characterized by superficial soft tissue infection around the exit site of a central line
Case Definition
IDSA
- Hyperemia, induration, and/or tenderness ≤2 cm from catheter exit site
- May be associated with fever and purulent drainage from the exit site
- May or may not be associated with bacteremia
CDC
- Erythema or induration within 2 cm of the catheter exit site, in the absence of concomitant bloodstream infection and without concomitant purulence
Management
- Swab any purulent drainage and send for culture
- Treat empirically for typical skin and soft tissue infection, then adjust based on culture results
- Duration typically 7 to 14 days
