Today, vascular catheter-related bloodstream infections are the most serious and costly healthcare-associated infections. The purpose of this article is to describe the biofilm form of life ...

This section highlights a number of current infection control issues facing hemodialysis facilities and discusses recommended practices that target these problems. Before initiating dialysis ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

The former motocross star had the catheter fitted last month to fight an infection Pink's husband Carey Hart isn't skipping gym day despite having a catheter installed in his chest. The former ...