A Comparison of Two Antimicrobial-Impregnated Central Venous Catheters

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Authors

Rabih O. Darouiche · Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Issam Raad · University of Florida

Stephen O. Heard · Florida College

John I. Thornby · Baylor College of Medicine

Olivier C. Wenker · Baylor College of Medicine

Andrea Gabrielli · Florida College

Johannes Berg ·

Abstract

The use of central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin is associated with a lower rate of infection than the use of catheters impregnated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Infection Control in Healthcare Nosocomial Infections in ICU

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 340, Issue 1, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199901073400101

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