Table 3. Characteristics of 435 bloodstream episodes. Distribution of potential risk factors according to the first positive blood culture.
Risk factors | Episodes | (%) |
---|---|---|
Previous surgery | 64 | 14.7 |
Weight loss >10% | 219 | 50.3 |
Remote infection | 174 | 40.0 |
Use of antibiotics | 279 | 64.1 |
Use of anti-fungal agents | 131 | 30.1 |
Chemotherapy | 279 | 64.1 |
Radiotherapy | 35 | 8.0 |
Corticosteroid | 137 | 31.5 |
Total parenteral nutrition | 55 | 12.6 |
Antacids/ H2 blockers | 181 | 41.6 |
Hyperglycemia | 42 | 9.7 |
Hypotension | 101 | 23.2 |
Pulmonary infiltrates | 118 | 27.1 |
Performance status: score 10-40 | 386 | 88.7 |
Central venous catheter | 275 | 63.2 |