Table 2.
Characteristics of catheters with CHG-impregnated dressings
| Gel-dress (n = 2108) | Sponge-dress (n = 1593) | |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter days, median (IQR) | 5 [3; 10] | 5 [3; 9] |
| CVC | 980 (46.5) | 1056 (54.1) |
| Experience of the operator < 50 procedures | 764 (36.2) | 1396 (71.5) |
| Insertion site for CVC | ||
| Jugular | 275 (28.1) | 312 (29.5) |
| Subclavian | 332 (33.9) | 412 (39) |
| Femoral | 373 (38.1) | 332 (31.4) |
| Insertion site for AC | ||
| Femoral | 393 (34.8) | 353 (39.4) |
| Radial | 735 (65.2) | 544 (60.6) |
| Skin antisepsis with CHG | 1533 (72.7) | 20 (1) |
| Mechanical ventilation at insertion | 1616 (76.7) | 1688 (86.4) |
| Vasopressor at insertion | 959 (45.5) | 1222 (62.6) |
| Antibiotics at insertion | 1183 (56.1) | 1324 (67.8) |
| Suspicion of infection | 278 (13.2) | 342 (17.5) |
| Catheter colonization | 71 (3.4) | 92 (4.7) |
| MCRI | 10 (0.5) | 9 (0.5) |
| CRBSI | 7 (0.3) | 5 (0.3) |
Legends. IQR interquartile range, Sponge-dress chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges, Gel-dress chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing, CVC central venous catheter, AC arterial catheter, CHG chlorhexidine-gluconate, MCRI major catheter-related infections, CRBSI catheter-related bloodstream infections