An engineered micropattern to reduce bacterial colonization, platelet adhesion and fibrin sheath formation for improved biocompatibility of central venous catheters

Abstract BackgroundCatheter‐related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and catheter‐related thrombosis (CRT) are common complications of central venous catheters (CVC), which are used to monitor patient health and deliver medications. CVCs are subject to protein adsorption and platelet adhesion as well...

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Main Authors: Rhea M May, Chelsea M Magin, Ethan E Mann, Michael C Drinker, John C Fraser, Christopher A Siedlecki, Anthony B Brennan, Shravanthi T Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-12-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Medicine
Subjects:
CRT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40169-015-0050-9