OPAT is commonly used for a variety of conditions (including endocarditis and bone/joint infections), can lower costs by limiting the duration of hospital stays, and reduce the risk for ...

Washington State University and Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an electrochemical catheter hub that could someday help prevent deadly central line-associated bloodstream infections ...

Central venous catheters, flexible tubing that are used in many medical procedures to administer fluids or medications, are responsible for about 20 percent of bloodstream infections.

Washington State University and Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an electrochemical catheter hub that could someday help prevent deadly central line-associated bloodstream infections ...

It is unknown whether hyperglycemia at the time of acquiring central catheter–associated bloodstream infections in pediatric critical illness is associated with worse outcomes.

Hyperglycemia at the Time of Acquiring Central Catheter–Associated Bloodstream Infections Is Associated With Mortality in Critically Ill Children ...

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released updated guidelines for preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). These guidelines ...

If used, people could suffer a serious and life-threatening blood infection. Children and people with compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions are most at risk.

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If used, people could suffer a serious and life-threatening blood infection. Children and people with compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions are most at risk.

1. The risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs) in individuals with indwelling peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is significantly increased after 3 days of dwell time. Study Rundown: PIVCs are ...