title: Infections and intravascular devices.
abstract: Complications associated with intravascular devices include infections mainly caused by Staphylococcus epidermis and S. aureus. The reported incidence of these infections varies. Several factors influence the propensity for catheter infections. We recommend strategies for the prevention and treatment of catheter-related sepsis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Faroqui
mesh_terms: D001207:Asepsis / Q000592:standards; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control