Incidence of and factors associated with catheter-related bloodstream infection in patients with advanced solid tumors on home parenteral nutrition managed using a standardized catheter care protocol

Incidence of and factors associated with catheter-related bloodstream infection in patients with advanced solid tumors on home parenteral nutrition managed using a standardized catheter care protocol

Abstract Background Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are associated with high morbidity and mortality as well as increased medical costs. Cancer patients, who are often immunocompromised, are susceptible to CRBSI while receiving home parenteral nutrition (HPN). We evaluated the incid...

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Main Authors: Pankaj G. Vashi, Natasha Virginkar, Brenten Popiel, Persis Edwin, Digant Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Bloodstream infections
Cancer
Home parenteral nutrition
Standardized protocol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2469-7

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