title: Catheter-related bloodstream infection.
abstract: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CR-BSIs) are a common, frequently preventable complication of central venous catheterization. CR-BSIs can be prevented by strict attention to insertion and maintenance of central venous catheters and removing unneeded catheters as soon as possible. Antiseptic- or antibiotic-impregnated catheters are also an effective tool to prevent infections. The diagnosis of CR-BSI is made largely based on culture results. CR-BSIs should always be treated with antibiotics, and except in rare circumstances the infected catheter needs to be removed.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Critical Care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Goede
authors.forename: Craig M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Coopersmith
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local