Comparison of bacterial colonization rates of antiseptic impregnated and pure polymer central venous catheters in the critically ill.
A study was performed on critically ill patients to evaluate the rate of colonization and catheter-related sepsis using antiseptic bonded (Arrowguard Arrow International) versus smooth pure polymer (Infectguard MedexMedical Ltd) central venous catheters. Two hundred and thirty-two catheters were inserted into 181 patients. Indications for removal included local or systemic infection, the catheter was no longer required and patient death. No statistical difference in colonization rate was found between the two types of catheter.
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Intensive Care Unit, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH, UK. cbtheaker@hotmail.com
Juste
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Lucas
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Tallboys
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Azadian
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Soni
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D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000592:standards*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000592:standards*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000592:standards*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D011108:Polymers / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D011108:Polymers