Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters Associated With Significant Decrease in Nosocomial and Multidrug-Resistant Bacteremias in Critically Ill Patients.

Autor: Hanna, Hend A., Raad, Issam I., Hackett, Brenda, Wallace, Susannah K., Price, Kristen J., Coyle, D. Elizabeth, Parmley, C. Lee
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Zdroj: CHEST; Sep2003, Vol. 124 Issue 3, p1030, 9p, 5 Charts, 2 Graphs
Abstrakt: Evaluates the impact of using central venous catheters impregnated with the combination of minocycline and rifampin on nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSI), morbidity and mortality in critically ill cancer patients. Comparison of the rates of nosocomial BSIs; Length of stay in the intensive care unit; Rate of catheter-related infections.
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