Evaluation of Central Venous Catheter Associated Blood Stream Infections : A Microbiological Observational Study

There are substantial morbidity and mortality associated with vascular catheter use among crictically ill patients. The attributable mortality is 10% to 25% which is associated with bacteremia among those who are hospitalized. This study was undertaken to identify catheter related blood stream infec...

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Published in:Journal of pathogens 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.1-6
Main Authors: Khanna, Vinay, Mukhopadhayay, Chiranjay, Eshwara, Vandana Kalwaje, Verma, Murlidhar, Dabke, Partha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteremia
Cross infection
Intravenous catheterization
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Nosocomial infections
Risk factors
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Summary:There are substantial morbidity and mortality associated with vascular catheter use among crictically ill patients. The attributable mortality is 10% to 25% which is associated with bacteremia among those who are hospitalized. This study was undertaken to identify catheter related blood stream infections, to isolate pathogenic microorganisms present in intravascular catheter related local infections, exit site infections, and to determine the predisposing factors for the development of such infections and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the isolated organisms in tertiary care hospital.
ISSN:2090-3057
2090-3065
DOI:10.1155/2013/936864