Bacteremia
Researchers from College of Medicine detail new studies and findings in the area of bacteremia
Published in Drug Week, October 3rd, 2008
"This Practice Point commentary discusses the findings and limitations of a meta-analysis that evaluated the use of prophylactic antibiotics for hemodialysis catheters. Use of prophylactic topical antibiotics at the catheter exit site was associated with a significant reduction in catheter-related bacteremia, exit-site infections, catheter removals due to secondary complications, hospitalizations for infection, and patient mortality," investigators in the United States report.
"Use of prophylactic intraluminal antibiotic instillation was associated with a significantly reduced risk of catheter-related bacteremia and need for catheter removal. This commentary highlights...
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Source: Drug Week (2008-10-03)
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