Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors for Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Kylie Martin, Yves S Poy Lorenzo, Po Yee Mia Leung, Sheri Chung, Emmet O’flaherty, Nuala Barker, Francesco L. Ierino
Abstract
Diabetes and left internal jugular vein insertion site were significantly associated with increased risk of a catheter-related bloodstream infection from a tunneled hemodialysis catheter. Ex-smoker status was significantly associated with reduced risk.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHemodialysisHemodialysis CatheterCatheterBloodstream infectionInternal jugular veinDiabetes mellitusIntensive care medicineRisk factorBacteremiaInternal medicineSurgeryEndocrinologyMicrobiologyAntibioticsBiologyCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementVascular Procedures and Complications