Incidence of catheter-related infections in hospitalized cardiovascular patients

incidence of catheter-related infections in hospitalized cardiovascular patients

conclusions: the study findings revealed that the catheter infection in our patients had sources other than normal skin flora. these results will assist in determining the possible source of the infections, furthermore, how they are transmitted, moreover aid in controlling and preventing these dangerous in- infections. results: forty-four out of 60 catheters (73.3%) were positive with a signifi...

Incidence of Catheter-Related Infections in Hospitalized Cardiovascular Patients

BACKGROUND Catheter Related Blood stream Infections (CRBSI) are prevalent and a potentially fatal complication pertaining to cardiovascular implant devices. There have been no major studies on bacterial colonization of catheters in cardiovascular patients in Iran. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the incidence of catheter colonization of bacteria in the largest Iranian cardiovascular center. PATIENTS...

Catheter-related candidemia and identification of causative Candida species in patients with cardiovascular disorder

Background and Purpose: Catheter-related blood circulation infection is the most dangerous and serious side-effects of vascular catheters, which leads to the enhancement of the costs, mortality, and hospital stay duration, especially in the Intensive Care Unit. Regarding this, the aim of the current study was to identify the prevalence of catheter-induced candidemia in the Tehran Heart Center, ...

[Incidence of catheter-related infection and associated risk factors in hospitalized patients with parenteral nutrition].

INTRODUCTION The most severe complication of parenteral nutrition (PTN) is catheter-related infection (CRI). OBJECTIVES To study the incidence rate and factors associated to CRI. MATERIAL AND METHODS 271 patients followed at the Nutrition Unit for 6 months. The composition of the PTN was calculated according to the metabolic demands. 20.3% received a lipid solution enriched with omega-3 fat...

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