Hemodialysis Tunneled Catheter-Related Infections

Hemodialysis Tunneled Catheter-Related Infections

Catheter-related bloodstream infections, exit-site infections, and tunnel infections are common complications related to hemodialysis central venous catheter use. The various definitions of catheter-related infections are reviewed, and various preventive strategies are discussed. Treatment options,...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Miller, Edward Clark, Christine Dipchand, Swapnil Hiremath, Joanne Kappel, Mercedeh Kiaii, Charmaine Lok, Rick Luscombe, Louise Moist, Matthew Oliver, Jennifer MacRae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-09-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2054358116669129

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2054358116669129

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