Minimising Blood Stream Infection: Developing New Materials for Intravascular Catheters

Minimising Blood Stream Infection: Developing New Materials for Intravascular Catheters

Catheter related blood stream infection is an ever present hazard for those patients requiring venous access and particularly for those requiring long term medication. The implementation of more rigorous care bundles and greater adherence to aseptic techniques have yielded substantial reductions in...

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Main Authors: Charnete Casimero, Todd Ruddock, Catherine Hegarty, Robert Barber, Amy Devine, James Davis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Medicines
Subjects:
intravascular catheter
CRBSI
biofilm
CVC
antimicrobial
antifouling
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/7/9/49

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https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/7/9/49

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