Crit Care. 2009;13(3):148. Epub 2009 May 20.

Antimicrobial catheters in the ICU: is the juice worth the squeeze?

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Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, H4/572, Madison, WI 53792, USA. ns2@medicine.wisc.edu

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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.

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