Catheter-Related Infections

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.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): C01.195

MeSH Unique ID: D055499

Entry Terms:

• Catheter-Related Infection
• Catheter Related Infections
• Infection, Catheter-Related
• Infections, Catheter-Related
• Catheter-Associated Infections
• Catheter-Associated Infection
• Catheter Associated Infections
• Infection, Catheter-Associated
• Infections, Catheter-Associated
• Catheter Related Infection
• Infection, Catheter Related
• Infections, Catheter Related
• Related Infection, Catheter
• Related Infections, Catheter
• Catheter Associated Infection
• Associated Infection, Catheter
• Associated Infections, Catheter
• Infection, Catheter Associated
• Infections, Catheter Associated

Previous Indexing:

• specific catheterization/adverse effects (1977-2008)

See Also:

• Cross Infection
• Catheter Obstruction

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Infections
Catheter-Related Infections