Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in the neonatal intensive care setting

Jacob Gilad, Abraham Borer

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    Abstract

    Nosocomial infecfion causes substantial morbidity and mortality among neonates treated in the neonatal intensive care setting. Colonization and subsequent infection of central venous catheters leading to catheter-related bloodstream infection is among the most common causes of nosocomial sepsis in this patient population. Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection is a major challenge and numerous strategies have been attempted in this context with varying success. Given the dynamic epidemiology of nosocomial infection among neonates and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, novel prevention strategies are urgently required.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)861-873
    Number of pages13
    JournalExpert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy
    Volume4
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Oct 2006

    Keywords

    • Bloodstream infection
    • Catherer
    • Infection control
    • Intensive care
    • Neonate
    • Nosocomial

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Microbiology
    • Microbiology (medical)
    • Virology
    • Infectious Diseases

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