Catheter-Related Infections
"Catheter-Related Infections" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Infections resulting from the use of catheters. Proper aseptic technique, site of catheter placement, material composition, and virulence of the organism are all factors that can influence possible infection.
| Descriptor ID |
D055499
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C01.539.195
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| Concept/Terms |
Catheter-Related Infections- Catheter-Related Infections
- Catheter Related Infections
- Catheter-Related Infection
- Infection, Catheter-Related
- Infections, Catheter-Related
- Catheter-Associated Infections
- Catheter Associated Infections
- Catheter-Associated Infection
- Infection, Catheter-Associated
- Infections, Catheter-Associated
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Catheter-Related Infections" by people in Profiles.
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Estimating individual risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections using explainable artificial intelligence on clinical data. Am J Infect Control. 2025 Mar; 53(3):368-374.
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Implementing an Oral Health Educator Contributes to Reduced MBI-CLABSI Rates for Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024 11; 50(11):784-790.
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Interobserver agreement of peritoneal dialysis exit site scoring: Results from the Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage Kidney Disease (SCOPE) collaborative. Perit Dial Int. 2024 09; 44(5):390-396.
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Managing External Urinary Catheters. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2024 Jun; 38(2):343-360.
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Leaving no culture undrawn: Time to revisit the CLABSI and CAUTI metrics. J Crit Care. 2024 02; 79:154442.
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Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter-related infections in patients with gynaecological cancers: a multidisciplinary algorithmic approach. J Hosp Infect. 2023 Nov; 141:99-106.
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Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) foam improves adherence, satisfaction, and maintains central line associated infection rates compared to CHG wipes in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplant patients. Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2023 Mar; 40(2):159-171.
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Sodium Bicarbonate Locks May Be a Safe and Effective Alternative in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: A Pilot Study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 09 01; 75(3):304-307.
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Risk of bacterial bloodstream infection does not vary by central-line type during neutropenic periods in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 02; 44(2):222-229.
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Hemodialysis Access-Associated Infections in Children: A Prospective Cohort Study From the SCOPE Collaborative. Am J Kidney Dis. 2022 08; 80(2):186-195.e1.