Sepsis in neonates is a frequently feared catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) found across NICUs. Venous catheters are among the most widely used medical tools to administer medicines and food and procure blood from premature infants. Therefore, a sound understanding of the CRBSI complications is essential to avoid the associated risks leading to progression into the advanced stage and help deliver better life-saving treatment options.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of catheter-related infections in infants. ## Reference## Julian F. Kochanowicz etal.(2022), “Catheter-related bloodstream infections in infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units: a single center study”, Scientific Reports 12, Article number: 13679##