Table 4.
Device-associated infections count and rate in Iran 2017
| Device-associated infections | n | Device-days | Rate per 1000 device-days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary catheter | 13 262 | 768 843 | 17.25 |
| Arterial catheters | 125 | 38 542 | 3.24 |
| Umbilical catheters | 92 | 5878 | 15.65 |
| Peripheral venous catheter | 1471 | 2 300 782 | 0.64 |
| Permanent central venous catheter | 522 | 57 663 | 9.05 |
| Temporary central venous catheter | 2660 | 288 670 | 9.21 |
| Ventilator | 15 445 | 292 433 | 52.82 |
| Others | 3773 | — | — |
| Catheter-Total | 18 132 | 3 752 811 | 4.83 |
| Device-Total | 37 350 | 3 460 378 | 1.79 |