Antimicrobial catheters in the ICU: is the juice worth the squeeze?
AUTOR(ES)
Safdar, Nasia
FONTE
BioMed Central
RESUMO
Catheter-related bloodstream infection is one of the most serious complications of central venous access devices. Antimicrobial-coated catheters represent one novel strategy to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infection. A comprehensive economic evaluation is essential to guide informed decision-making regarding the adoption of this technology and its expected benefits in healthcare institutions.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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