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Original Articles

Intravascular catheter-related infections

Strategies for combating this common foe

Pages 59-66 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 

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The introduction and subsequent widespread use ot intravenous catheters have presented physicians a double-edged sword. Although safe and stable vascular access has become essential to modern medical practice, bloodstream infection involving these catheters (particularly central venous catheters [CVCs]) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. In this comprehensive review, the author discusses the most common sources of catheter-related infections, current diagnostic and treatment methods, and graded evidence-based recommendations for prevention of these infections.

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