Meta-analysis: Antibiotics for Prophylaxis against Hemodialysis Catheter–Related Infections

Abstract

Both topical and intraluminal antibiotics reduced the rate of bacteremia as well as the need for catheter removal secondary to complications. Whether these strategies will lead to antimicrobial resistance and loss of efficacy over longer periods remains unclear.

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MedicineHemodialysisAntibioticsIntensive care medicineMeta-analysisCatheterInternal medicineSurgeryMicrobiology

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Year: 2008
Type: review
Volume: 148
Issue: 8
Pages: 596-605
Citations: 139
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                                    Matthew T. James, 
                                
                                    Joslyn Conley, 
                                
                                    Marcello Tonelli
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Meta-analysis: Antibiotics for Prophylaxis against Hemodialysis Catheter–Related Infections. 
                            Annals of Internal Medicine
                            , 148
                            (8)
                            , 596-605.
                            https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-148-8-200804150-00004
                        

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DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-148-8-200804150-00004