Vascular catheter related infections in cancer patients.
Immunocompromise due to malignancy or to cytotoxic chemotherapy with resulting neutropenia creates a high risk of infection among cancer patients. The frequent presence of long-dwelling vascular catheters in these patients adds to this risk. Recent data regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of vascular catheter related infections are discussed.
Farr
B M
BM
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic