Abstract

Introduction: The study was conducted by analyzing 8 articles related to Central Venous Catheter Infections in critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit to analyze the factors associated with central venous catheter infection in critically ill patients. Objectives: The main objective is to determine the incidence of central venous catheter infection and related factors by these routes in patients treated in the Intensive Care Unit. Methodology: This systematic review was applied with Holly, it was carried out according to the eligibility criteria by means of the PIO question and with PRISMA methodology. Results. It was found that 70% of the results of the analysis of the studies refer to the proper use of the central venous catheter being related to insertion and maintenance and that the incidence of central venous catheter infection is based on prolonged ICU stay. Conclusion: The follow-up of general and specific protocols, with the introduction of verification routines that minimize the risk of error in a highly complex environment, must have the participation of all health personnel, including management bodies. Recommendations: Show commitment from the management, administrative, and quality areas, to adequately monitor the processes and procedures for patient safety in the central venous catheter. Avoid unnecessarily prolonging catheter life and clearly define catheter insertion indications. Among the various factors that produce infection, the environment has to do with it, maintaining an adequate temperature inside the patient’s cubicle or room to reduce the proliferation of organisms.

Keywords

central venous catheter, critical area nursing and critical patient, intensive care unit.