Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a metabolically versatile bacterium that is found in a wide
range of biotic and abiotic habitats. It is a major human opportunistic pathogen causing …

Indwelling vascular catheters are a leading source of bloodstream infections in critically ill
patients and cancer patients. Because clinical diagnostic criteria are either insensitive or …

Purpose To develop an evidence-based guideline on central venous catheter (CVC) care for
patients with cancer that addresses catheter type, insertion site, and placement as well as …

The insertion or implantation of foreign bodies has become an indispensable part in almost
all fields of medicine. However, medical devices are associated with a definitive risk of …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections. Severe
infections, such as pneumonia or bacteraemia, are associated with high mortality rates and …

Central venous port devices are indicated for patients, who need long-term intravenous
therapy. Oncologic patients may require intermittent administration of chemotherapy …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative pathogen that has become an important
cause of infection, especially in patients with compromised host defense mechanisms. It is …

Adequate vascular access is of paramount importance in oncology patients. It is important in
the initial phase of surgical treatment or chemotherapy, as well as in the chronic …

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) constitute an important cause of hospital-
acquired infection associated with morbidity, mortality, and cost. The aim of these guidelines …

Background Over the last decades, many changes have occurred in oncology with new
chemotherapy combinations and more complex application schemes becoming available …