Today, vascular catheter-related bloodstream infections are the most serious and costly healthcare-associated infections. The purpose of this article is to describe the biofilm form of life ...

erythema or induration within 2 cm of the catheter exit site in the absence of associated bloodstream infection and without concomitant purulence Clinical sepsis Requires one of the following with ...

Considering taking supplements to treat catheter related infections? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of catheter related infections. Follow the ...

In fact, a relatively common infection in hospitals comes from surgically inserting tubes or catheters into veins. Each year, ...

Oregon hospitals have reported a modest decline in health care-associated infections (HAIs) among patients in 2023, according ...

The newly released Insights Report, “Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to Better Patient and Staff Outcomes,” highlights ...

Greg Vigna, MD Polyurethane PICC lines are ineffective in reducing hospital-acquired infections, while super-hydrophilic lines offer better ...