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Antimicrobial Glucose Chlorhexidine Dressings vs. Sterile Dressings in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]

open access: yesSemin Dial
ABSTRACT Background Catheter‐related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are a major cause of complications in critically ill patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), especially those with nontunneled catheters. These infections can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and worse patient outcomes.
Zhang X   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

#6738 ALCOHOL LOCK IN CRBSI: A PANACEA

open access: yesNephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2023
Abstract Background and Aims CRBSI is a dreaded complication of permcath, with a reported incidence of 1.1 – 5.5 episodes/1000 days. Many of these patients especially those infected with Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or fungal growth require catheter removal.
Prem Varma, Mahak Singla
openaire   +1 more source

The CVC and CRBSI: don’t use it and lose it! [PDF]

open access: yesIntensive Care Medicine, 2017
In a recent article in Intensive Care Medicine, van der Kooi and colleagues report on the PROHIBIT trial aimed at preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in intensive care units (ICU) [1]. Following a baseline observation period, the investigators randomly allocated 14 ICUs to interventions that included a catheter insertion and care
K. B. Laupland, D. Koulenti, C. Schwebel
openaire   +4 more sources

Early diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin levels for catheter-related blood stream infection in first-ever acute ischemic stroke patients

open access: yesBMC Neurology, 2020
Objective The traditional approaches for diagnosing catheter-related bloodstream infection(CRBSI) is time consuming, which could not meet the clinical requirement.
Yicheng Xu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections and Catheter Colonization among Haemodialysis Patients: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nephrology, 2021
Introduction. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and catheter colonization (CC) are two complications among haemodialysis (HD) patients that lead to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of CRBSI and CC
Shamira Shahar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection [PDF]

open access: yesYixue xinzhi zazhi
Objective To explore the risk factors for the development of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).Methods The clinical data of patients undergoing central venous catheterization in The People’s Hospital of Jianyang City from ...
TANG Chunyan, LUO Dan, CHEN Qian, LI Wei
doaj   +1 more source

Pathogenic bacteria distribution and influencing factors of catheter-related bloodstream infection in severe patients [PDF]

open access: yesYixue xinzhi zazhi
Objective To investigate the pathogenic bacteria distribution and influencing factors of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in severe patients.Methods The clinical data of patients who received central venous catheter in the intensive care ...
GUO Yanhong   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can procalcitonin be a diagnostic marker for catheter‐related blood stream infection in children?

open access: yesJornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português), 2016
Objective: The potential role of procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis of catheter‐related bloodstream infection (CRBSIs) is still unclear and requires further research. The diagnostic value of serum PCT for the diagnosis of CRBSI in children is evaluated
Yasemin Ozsurekci   +7 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Risk of catheter‐related bloodstream infection associated with midline catheters compared with peripherally inserted central catheters: A meta‐analysis

open access: yesNursing Open, 2021
Background Both midline catheters (MCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can cause catheter‐related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), but the prevalence associated with each is not clear. Objective To compare the risk of CRBSI between MCs
Huapeng Lu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effectiveness of a dedicated central venous access care team to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections

open access: yesAntimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2022
Background: Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates remain high despite the use of an insertion bundle. We hypothesized that line care and maintenance by a dedicated team would help decrease CRBSI rates.
Fortune Charles Fil de Lara   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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