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Use of tunneled femoral catheters to prevent catheter-related infection. A randomized, controlled trial.

Timsit JF, Bruneel F, Cheval C, Mamzer MF, Garrouste-Orgeas M, Wolff M, Misset B, Chevret S, Regnier B, Carlet J.

Ann Intern Med. 1999 May 4;130(9):729-35.PMID: 10357691 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effect of subcutaneous tunneling on internal jugular catheter-related sepsis in critically ill patients: a prospective randomized multicenter study.

Timsit JF, Sebille V, Farkas JC, Misset B, Martin JB, Chevret S, Carlet J.

JAMA. 1996 Nov 6;276(17):1416-20.PMID: 8892717 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Efficacy of subcutaneous tunneling for prevention of bacterial colonization of femoral central venous catheters in critically ill children.

Nahum E, Levy I, Katz J, Samra Z, Ashkenazi S, Ben-Ari J, Schonfeld T, Dagan O.

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2002 Nov;21(11):1000-4.PMID: 12442019 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Femoral vs jugular venous catheterization and risk of nosocomial events in adults requiring acute renal replacement therapy: a randomized controlled trial.

Parienti JJ, Thirion M, Mégarbane B, Souweine B, Ouchikhe A, Polito A, Forel JM, Marqué S, Misset B, Airapetian N, Daurel C, Mira JP, Ramakers M, du Cheyron D, Le Coutour X, Daubin C, Charbonneau P; Members of the Cathedia Study Group.

JAMA. 2008 May 28;299(20):2413-22.PMID: 18505951 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Complications of femoral and subclavian venous catheterization in critically ill patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Merrer J, De Jonghe B, Golliot F, Lefrant JY, Raffy B, Barre E, Rigaud JP, Casciani D, Misset B, Bosquet C, Outin H, Brun-Buisson C, Nitenberg G; French Catheter Study Group in Intensive Care.

JAMA. 2001 Aug 8;286(6):700-7.PMID: 11495620 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Impact of oligon central venous catheters on catheter colonization and catheter-related bloodstream infection.

Ranucci M, Isgrò G, Giomarelli PP, Pavesi M, Luzzani A, Cattabriga I, Carli M, Giomi P, Compostella A, Digito A, Mangani V, Silvestri V, Mondelli E; Catheter Related Infection Trial (CRIT) Group.

Crit Care Med. 2003 Jan;31(1):52-9.PMID: 12544993 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Antiseptic chamber-containing hub reduces central venous catheter-related infection: a prospective, randomized study.

León C, Alvarez-Lerma F, Ruiz-Santana S, González V, de la Torre MV, Sierra R, León M, Rodrigo JJ.

Crit Care Med. 2003 May;31(5):1318-24.PMID: 12771597 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Risk factors for infusion-related phlebitis with small peripheral venous catheters. A randomized controlled trial.

Maki DG, Ringer M.

Ann Intern Med. 1991 May 15;114(10):845-54.PMID: 2014945 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

A prospective, randomized trial of gauze and two polyurethane dressings for site care of pulmonary artery catheters: implications for catheter management.

Maki DG, Stolz SS, Wheeler S, Mermel LA.

Crit Care Med. 1994 Nov;22(11):1729-37.PMID: 7956275 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparison of silver-impregnated with standard multi-lumen central venous catheters in critically ill patients.

Kalfon P, de Vaumas C, Samba D, Boulet E, Lefrant JY, Eyraud D, Lherm T, Santoli F, Naija W, Riou B.

Crit Care Med. 2007 Apr;35(4):1032-9.PMID: 17334256 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection in critically ill patients using a disinfectable, needle-free connector: a randomized controlled trial.

Yébenes JC, Vidaur L, Serra-Prat M, Sirvent JM, Batlle J, Motje M, Bonet A, Palomar M.

Am J Infect Control. 2004 Aug;32(5):291-5.PMID: 15292895 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Evaluation of a triple-lumen central venous heparin-coated catheter versus a catheter coated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine in critically ill patients.

Carrasco MN, Bueno A, de las Cuevas C, Jimenez S, Salinas I, Sartorius A, Recio T, Generelo M, Ruiz-Ocaña F.

Intensive Care Med. 2004 Apr;30(4):633-8. Epub 2004 Jan 13.PMID: 14722639 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges and less frequent dressing changes for prevention of catheter-related infections in critically ill adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Timsit JF, Schwebel C, Bouadma L, Geffroy A, Garrouste-Orgeas M, Pease S, Herault MC, Haouache H, Calvino-Gunther S, Gestin B, Armand-Lefevre L, Leflon V, Chaplain C, Benali A, Francais A, Adrie C, Zahar JR, Thuong M, Arrault X, Croize J, Lucet JC; Dressing Study Group.

JAMA. 2009 Mar 25;301(12):1231-41.PMID: 19318651 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Catheter-related infections following axillary vein catheterization.

Martin C, Bruder N, Papazian L, Saux P, Gouin F.

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 1998 Jan;42(1):52-6.PMID: 9527745 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparison of antimicrobial impregnation with tunneling of long-term central venous catheters: a randomized controlled trial.

Darouiche RO, Berger DH, Khardori N, Robertson CS, Wall MJ Jr, Metzler MH, Shah S, Mansouri MD, Cerra-Stewart C, Versalovic J, Reardon MJ, Raad II.

Ann Surg. 2005 Aug;242(2):193-200.PMID: 16041209 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Outcomes of tunneled femoral hemodialysis catheters: comparison with internal jugular vein catheters.

Maya ID, Allon M.

Kidney Int. 2005 Dec;68(6):2886-9.PMID: 16316366 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

A multicenter intervention to prevent catheter-associated bloodstream infections.

Warren DK, Cosgrove SE, Diekema DJ, Zuccotti G, Climo MW, Bolon MK, Tokars JI, Noskin GA, Wong ES, Sepkowitz KA, Herwaldt LA, Perl TM, Solomon SL, Fraser VJ; Prevention Epicenter Program.

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006 Jul;27(7):662-9. Epub 2006 Jun 9.PMID: 16807839 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin for the prevention of catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. A randomized, double-blind trial. The Texas Medical Center Catheter Study Group.

Raad I, Darouiche R, Dupuis J, Abi-Said D, Gabrielli A, Hachem R, Wall M, Harris R, Jones J, Buzaid A, Robertson C, Shenaq S, Curling P, Burke T, Ericsson C.

Ann Intern Med. 1997 Aug 15;127(4):267-74.PMID: 9265425 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

The ex vivo antimicrobial activity and colonization rate of two antimicrobial-bonded central venous catheters.

Marik PE, Abraham G, Careau P, Varon J, Fromm RE Jr.

Crit Care Med. 1999 Jun;27(6):1128-31.PMID: 10397217 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Reduced colonization and infection with miconazole-rifampicin modified central venous catheters: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Yücel N, Lefering R, Maegele M, Max M, Rossaint R, Koch A, Schwarz R, Korenkov M, Beuth J, Bach A, Schierholz J, Pulverer G, Neugebauer EA.

J Antimicrob Chemother. 2004 Dec;54(6):1109-15. Epub 2004 Nov 10.PMID: 15537696 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article