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An unusual case of central venous catheter-related bacteremia.
- Source :
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The journal of vascular access [J Vasc Access] 2012 Jan-Mar; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 122-3. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Some hemodialysed patients need definitive central venous catheterization. One of the main complications is catheter infection, and each infection must be treated. We report a case of an unusual cause of central venous catheter (CVC) infection: physical examination and catheter opacification demonstrated two pin-holes in the catheter. It was possible to salvage the catheter following a treatment regimen combining systemic antibiotics, antibiotic locks, fibrinolytics, and removal of a catheter segment.
- Subjects :
- Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Catheter-Related Infections therapy
Catheterization, Central Venous instrumentation
Device Removal
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Female
Humans
Phlebography
Recurrence
Salvage Therapy
Staphylococcal Infections therapy
Thrombolytic Therapy
Treatment Outcome
Catheter-Related Infections microbiology
Catheterization, Central Venous adverse effects
Catheters, Indwelling adverse effects
Jugular Veins diagnostic imaging
Renal Dialysis
Staphylococcal Infections microbiology
Staphylococcus epidermidis isolation & purification
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1724-6032
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of vascular access
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21948129
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5301/JVA.5000010