Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection

Multifaceted quality improvement interventions may prevent hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections outside the ICU, however, more research is needed, according to published data.

Further analysis of bloodstream infections in patients on hemodialysis uncovered significant discordance between the submitted and primary culture data, according to an audit.

Researchers from Italy observed a “drastic” reduction in central venous catheter-related infections after hygienic procedures were implemented at hemodialysis facilities as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.