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01-04-2003 | Meeting abstract

The relationship between catheter indwelling time and catheter-related infections

Authors: F Akin, M Yilmaz, L Dosemeci, M Cengiz, A Ramazanoglu

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 2/2003

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Catheter infection, the most frequent complication of the central venous catheter (CVC), is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and duration of hospital stay. In this study we evaluated the relationship between catheter indwelling time and catheter-related infections. Besides, we searched for the incidence of mechanical complications due to placement of the CVC, the microorganisms responsible for catheter infections and risk factors associated with the catheter infection. …

Title: The relationship between catheter indwelling time and catheter-related infections
Authors: F Akin
M Yilmaz
L Dosemeci
M Cengiz
A Ramazanoglu
Publication date: 01-04-2003
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 2/2003
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2009

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