An update on antimicrobial central venous catheters.

作者信息

Elliott T S J

机构信息

Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.

出版信息

J Hosp Infect. 2007 Jun;65 Suppl 2:34-8. doi: 10.1016/S0195-6701(07)60012-7.

DOI:10.1016/S0195-6701(07)60012-7

PMID:17540239

Abstract

Antimicrobial central venous catheters make use of a variety of antimicrobial mechanisms. Although they are currently infrequently used and their role in preventing infection is still being defined, they have a clear application in certain situations.

摘要