Incidence and risk factors for bloodstream infections stemming from temporary hemodialysis catheters

CAYLAN R., YILMAZ G., SOZEN E. E., AYDIN K., Koksal I.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.40, no.6, pp.835-841, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-0908-236
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.835-841
  • Keywords: Hemodialysis, temporary hemodialysis catheters, catheter-related infection, BACTEREMIA, COMPLICATIONS, MULTICENTER, PREVENTION, SEPSIS, EDUCATION
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) is considered as an important complication of hemodialysis catheters. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of temporary hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection.