Comparison of microbial colonization rates between central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters

Comparison of microbial colonization rates between central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters

Abstract Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), have been widely used as intravascular devices in critically ill patients. However, they might evoke complications, such as catheter colonization that has been considered as predisposing factor f...

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Main Authors: Vassiliki Pitiriga, John Bakalis, Kalliopi Theodoridou, Evangelia Dimitroulia, George Saroglou, Athanasios Tsakris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Catheterization
Central venous catheter
Colonization
Bloodstream infection
Central line-associated bloodstream infection
Peripherally inserted central catheter
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01285-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01285-1

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