In a large retrospective analysis, midline catheters were associated with markedly lower risk of bloodstream infection and occlusion compared with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Data ...

S. boulardii Safe for Children with Acute Diarrhea What is the incidence of probiotic-associated central line infections in the ICU — and do the risks posed by these infections outweigh the benefits ...

Transfusion guidelines regarding platelet-count thresholds before the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) offer conflicting recommendations because of a lack of good-quality evidence. The ...

"We chose that type of bacteria (to test) because of its resistance to multiple antibiotics, its widespread presence in central venous catheters, and its ability to persist on hospital surfaces and ...