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Intravascular catheters are required for patients of in-hospital and outpatient settings for various purposes, including fluid and medication administration; hemodynamic monitoring; renal replacement therapy; and nutritional support. Bloodstream infection (BSI) may occur as a complication of intravascular catheters in many hospitalized patients, most frequently in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. BSI is one of the most devastating conditions in ICU associated with high morbidity, prolonged length of hospital stay, high costs of treatment and, often may lead to mortality. |
