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Infecciones asociadas a catéteres venosos centrales en la unidad de cuidado intensivo pediátrico / Infections associated with central venous catheters in the pediatric intensive care unit
García Loboguerrero, Fanny.
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  • García Loboguerrero, Fanny; Pediatra. Medellín. CO
CES med ; 22(2): 77-84, jul.-dic. 2008.
Article in Es | LILACS | ID: lil-565190
Responsible library: CO83.1
RESUMEN
Las infecciones asociadas a catéteres venosos centrales (CVC), son una fuente importante de morbilidad, mortalidad y de aumento de costos en los pacientes pediátricos hospitalizados. Existen definiciones específicas para las infecciones relacionadas con los CVC en los niños. El tratamiento incluye retirar el catéter e instaurar un antibiótico según la epidemiología del hospital donde se detecta la infección y luego dirigir el tratamiento según los cultivos y antibiograma.
ABSTRACT
Infections associated to central venous catheters (CVC), are a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and added costs for hospitalized pediatric patients. There are specific definitions for CVC related infections in children. Treatment includes removing the catheter and establishment of an antibiotic according to the epidemiology of the hospital where the infection is detected and subsequently directed treatment depending on the culture and antibiogram results.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Cross Infection / Catheter-Related Infections Type of study: Risk_factors_studies Limits: Humans Language: Es Journal: CES med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia
Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Cross Infection / Catheter-Related Infections Type of study: Risk_factors_studies Limits: Humans Language: Es Journal: CES med Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Country of publication: Colombia