| Literature DB >> 25352628 |
Issam Raad1, Anne-Marie Chaftari1.
Abstract
Central lines, which are essential for treating cancer, are associated with at least 400,000 episodes of bloodstream infection in patients with cancer every year in the United States. Effective novel interventions for preventing and managing these infections include antimicrobial-coated catheters and antimicrobial lock solutions.Entities:
Keywords: cancer patients; catheter-related infections; central line–associated bloodstream infections; central venous catheters; prevention and management
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25352628 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu670
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079