Nosocomial infections affect about 30% of patients in intensive-care units and are
associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Several risk factors have been identified …

Data regarding the incidence of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in the intensive care unit (ICU)
are scarce, and the incidence varies. An incidence of 5.8% in a medical ICU has been …

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the American
College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) have jointly accepted responsibility for …

The purpose of this Practice Parameter for the Diagnosis and Management of Primary
Immunodeficiency is to provide the consultant allergist/immunologist with a practical guide …

Safe and reliable venous access is mandatory in modern health care, but central venous
catheters (CVCs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, This paper …

Infectious complications in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) pose a significant
source of morbidity and mortality. The overall scope of major infectious complications has …

Vasopressors are an integral component of the management of septic shock and are
traditionally given via a central venous catheter (CVC) due to the risk of tissue injury and …

Central venous catheterisation was first performed in 1929 when Werner Frossman, a
German doctor, inserted a ureteric catheter into his antecubital vein. He then walked to the …

There is increasing use of long-term central venous access devices, both in and out of
hospital. Historically, techniques such as multiple central venous access procedures …

Objective: Following the introduction and widespread use of central venous catheters
(CVCs) in adults, these devices are being used with increasing frequency in the pediatric …