Catheter-Related Bacteremia and Outcome of Attempted Catheter Salvage in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

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Authors

Kieren A. Marr · Duke Medical Center

Daniel J. Sexton · Duke Medical Center

Peter J. Conlon · Duke University

G. Ralph Corey · Duke University

Steve J. Schwab · Duke Medical Center

Kathryn B. Kirkland · Duke University

Abstract

Bacteremia frequently occurs in patients undergoing hemodialysis with dual-lumen catheters. Antibiotic therapy without catheter removal is unlikely to eradicate catheter-related bacteremia in these patients, but attempted salvage may not increase the risk for complications.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 127, Issue 4, pp. 275-280

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-127-4-199708150-00003

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