Catheter-related Sepsis: Clinical and Etiologic Analysis / 中华医院感染学杂志
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology
;
(24)2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-585908
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical and etiologic characteristics and treatment of central venous catheter-related(sepsis).METHODS Forty cases of patients with central venous catheter-related sepsis and their clinical manifestation,etiologic profiles and outcome of treatment were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS Forty six strains were isolated including 23 strains of Gram-positive cocci,19 of Gram-negative bacilli and 4 of fungi.The most frequent(isolates) were Staphylococcus epidermidis.CONCLUSIONS The most common organism causing CRS is S.epidermidis;the key preventive measure is to avoid inner and outer pollution of catheter;antibiotic lock-technique can be taken for the treatment of uncertain CRS.If it is no effect after 24-48 hours,it is necessary to remove venous catheter promptly.
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Type of study:
Etiology study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology
Year:
2006
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Article
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