Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
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May 2001
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Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care · May 2001
ReviewEvidence-based prevention of catheter infection during parenteral nutrition.
Parenteral nutrition is a risk factor for catheter-related bloodstream infection. Here we reviewed strategies for the prevention of catheter-related infections, which always must begin with the cornerstone of prevention: the strict adherence to aseptic techniques. ⋯ Antibiotics or antiseptic-impregnated central venous catheters may even result in cost saving in intensive care units. Antiseptic or antibiotic-lock techniques would also be of interest to prevent catheter-related sepsis in high-risk patients who are receiving parenteral nutrition.