Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin for the prevention of catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. A randomized, double-blind trial. The Texas Medical Center Catheter Study Group.

Raad, I; Darouiche, R; Dupuis, J; Abi-Said, D; Gabrielli, A; Hachem, R; Wall, M; Harris, R; Jones, J; Buzaid, A; Robertson, C; Shenaq, S; Curling, P; Burke, T; Ericsson, C

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-127-4-199708150-00002

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Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin for the prevention of catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. A randomized, double-blind trial. The Texas Medical Center Catheter Study Group.

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I Raad

R Darouiche

J Dupuis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Central venous catheters are a principal source of nosocomial bloodstream infections, which are difficult to control. OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin in preventing catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. DESIGN: Mul...

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