Transcription of Treatment of dialysis catheter infection - KHA-CARI Guidelines
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_____Vascular Access July 2012 Page 1 of 9 Treatment of dialysis catheter infection Date written: May 2012 Author: George Chin Guidelines No recommendations possible based on Level I or II evidence SUGGESTIONS FOR CLINICAL CARE (Suggestions are based on Level III and IV evidence) catheter removal should be the first consideration in Treatment of catheter -related infection (CRI). After catheters have been removed, either delayed placement of new catheters or replacement of catheters over guide-wire exchange is possible depending on clinical presentations.
Vascular Access July 2012 Page 2 of 9 With the high incidence of catheter use in incident haemodialysis patients, it is imperative to develop
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