[Infection a dreaded central venous catheter-related complication. A reminder of the significance of good aseptics is justified].
The use of central venous catheters has increased markedly. Large numbers of patients are therefore at risk for catheter-related infections. This paper reviews the literature on prevention of intravascular catheter-related complications. Microbes colonising the catheter hubs and the skin around the insertion site are the source of most of these infections. By simple routines it is possible to reduce the risk for microbial spread from these sites to the bloodstream.
Hammarskjöld
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Operations-/intensivvårdsenheten, Länssjukhuset Ryhov, Jönköping. fredrik.hammarskjold@ryhov.ltjkpg.se
Linder
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Larsson
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Jertborn
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000382:microbiology*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D018805:Sepsis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents