Catheter-related bloodstream infections

Central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are an important cause of hospital-acquired infection associated with morbidity, mortality, and cost. Consequences depend on associated organisms, underlying pre-morbid conditions, timeliness, and appropriateness of the treatment/interv...

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Autores principales: Gahlot, Rupam, Nigam, Chaitanya, Kumar, Vikas, Yadav, Ghanshyam, Anupurba, Shampa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
Materias:
Symposium: Current Concepts in Critical Care
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4093967/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25024944
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.134184
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Sumario:Central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are an important cause of hospital-acquired infection associated with morbidity, mortality, and cost. Consequences depend on associated organisms, underlying pre-morbid conditions, timeliness, and appropriateness of the treatment/interventions received. We have summarized risk factors, pathogenesis, etiology, diagnosis, and management of CRBSI in this review.

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