Highlights Healthcare-associated infections are responsible for higher morbidity and mortality rates. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a scenario of enormous demand for healthcare. Knowledge of risk factors is important for preventive measures. COVID-19 and the length of hospital stay were the most important risk factors for healthcare-associated infections. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the risk factors for healthcare-related infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in intensive care units, to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Central Line- Associated Bloodstream Infection, Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract […]

Objective To evaluate if body surface temperature close to the central venous catheter insertion area is different when patients develop catheter-related bloodstream infections. Methods Observational cross-sectional study. Using a non-contact infrared thermometer, 3 consecutive measurements of body surface temperature were collected from 39 patients with central venous catheter on the following sites: nearby the catheter insertion area or totally implantable catheter reservoir, the equivalent contralateral region (without catheter), and forehead of the same subject. Results A total of 323 observations […]