Three anatomical sites are commonly used to insert central venous catheters — under the collarbone, in the neck and in the groin — but one site has been linked with lower rates of bloodstream ...

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Results of a national survey of infection control experts highlight the shortcomings of the widely used Foley urinary catheter. The new findings may help explain why ...

image: Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in ...

Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute ...

Researchers concluded that hospitals should assess their risk of PVC-related infections and initiate interventions to mitigate risk, if such infections are found. They also suggest minimizing PVC ...

(HealthDay News) — Long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) are associated with an increased risk of infection in older adults with cancer, according to research published online June 30 in the ...

More than 100 million urinary catheters are placed every year, and the devices can be lifesaving, especially after surgery. But many of those who use them—about a quarter of users in developing ...

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released updated guidelines for preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). These guidelines ...

It eliminated infection," said Haluk Beyenal, professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering and corresponding author on the paper. Central venous catheters, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of 1,196 tunneled catheters placed in nephrology services that use antibiotics, four resulted in bloodstream ...