Effect of a second-generation venous catheter impregnated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine on central catheter-related infections: a randomized, controlled trial.

Rupp, Mark E

Effect of a second-generation venous catheter impregnated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine on central catheter-related infections: a randomized, controlled trial. [electronic resource] - Annals of internal medicine Oct 2005 - 570-80 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1539-3704

10.7326/0003-4819-143-8-200510180-00007 doi


Aged
Anti-Infective Agents, Local--administration & dosage
Bacteremia--prevention & control
Catheterization, Central Venous--instrumentation
Catheters, Indwelling
Chlorhexidine--administration & dosage
Double-Blind Method
Equipment Contamination
Female
Humans
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Silver Sulfadiazine--administration & dosage
Skin--microbiology