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A randomized trial on chlorhexidine dressings for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in neutropenic patients.
Ann Oncol
October 2016
Department I of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Bonn-Cologne, Cologne
Background: Central venous catheter (CVC)-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Chlorhexidine containing catheter securement dressings may prevent CRBSI.
Patients And Methods: A multicenter randomized, controlled trial was conducted at 10 German hematology departments.