The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of central venous catheters treated with anti-infective agents in preventing bloodstream infections: a systematic review …

JC Hockenhull, K Dwan, A Boland, G Smith… - HEALTH …, 2008 - emerald.com
JC Hockenhull, K Dwan, A Boland, G Smith, A Bagust, Y Dundar, C Gamble, C McLeod…
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT-SOUTHAMPTON-, 2008emerald.com
Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) include a variety of vascular access devices
with a wide range of clinical applications. Although CVCs have had a profound impact on
the range and quality of care offered to patients in both hospital and domiciliary settings,
their use is also associated with a variety of complications, most notably infection. Such
infections may develop in the soft tissues, or be introduced directly through the lumen of the
CVC into the bloodstream. The morbidity and mortality associated with these infections have …
Background
Central venous catheters (CVCs) include a variety of vascular access devices with a wide range of clinical applications. Although CVCs have had a profound impact on the range and quality of care offered to patients in both hospital and domiciliary settings, their use is also associated with a variety of complications, most notably infection. Such infections may develop in the soft tissues, or be introduced directly through the lumen of the CVC into the bloodstream. The morbidity and mortality associated with these infections have an impact on both the patient and the healthcare system.
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