Catheter-associated Bloodstream Infection in Children with Tunneled Central Venous Catheters: A Single-center Experience

• Main Authors: Avilash Sahu (Author), M. M. Zameer (Author), C. Vinay (Author), Sanjay Rao (Author), Ashley D'Cruz (Author)
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• Udgivet: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Tunnelled catheters improve venous access in haematological diseases and malignancies, but are associated with complications. We prospectively analysed the episodes of CABSI and its associated risk factors. Aims: To study the incidence and risk factors for CABSI in children with tunnelle...