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Risk Factors for the Occurrence of CRBSIs.
| Submaximal barrier precautions at the time of catheter insertion |
| Nontunneled catheter |
| Site of insertion—femoral > internal jugular > subclavian |
| Prolonged duration of catheter use |
| Previous episode of CRBSI |
| Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage |
| Diabetes |
| Hypoalbuminemia |
| Recent surgery |
Note. CRBSI = catheter-related bloodstream infection.
