Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infections

摘要

This document focuses largely on the epidemiologic pattern, pathogensis, anddiagnosis of and preventive strategies for infections associated with the intravascular devices most commonly used in health care settings and those for which there is adequate scientific data on which to base recommendations for device use and care. Such devices include peripheral venous and arterial catheters, central venous and arterial catheters, peripherally inserted central venous catheters (CVCs), and pressure monitoring systems. Newer devices (e.g., antimicrobial-impregnated catheters, needleless infusion systems) also will be discussed. Because of insufficient scientific data on which to base recommendations for use and care, intraaortic balloon pumps cardiac catheters, pacemakers, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenators will not be addressed in this document.