Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, H4/572, Madison, WI 53792, USA. ns2@medicine.wisc.edu
ABSTRACT : Catheter-related bloodstream infection is one of the most serious complications of central venous access devices. Antimicrobial-coated catheters represent one novel strategy to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infection. A comprehensive economic evaluation is essential to guide informed decision-making regarding the adoption of this technology and its expected benefits in healthcare institutions.