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Program Book - Keck School of Medicine of USC - University of ...

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Prevention <strong>of</strong> HemodialysisAccess InfectionsCDC MMWR 3/16/12Tunneled Catheter InfectionsCatheter Related Bacteremia (CRB)• Three types, may co-exist• Exit-site infection• Erythema, induration, purulence at exit site• Tunnel infection• Systemic signs <strong>of</strong> infection: fever, chills (on dialysis),erythema over tunnel• Catheter/Fibrin Sheath Infection• Bi<strong>of</strong>ilm• Diagnostic criteria by Infectious Disease Society<strong>of</strong> North America• Based on timed quantitative cultures• Decision usually made empiricallyManagement <strong>of</strong> CRB• Blood cultures, peripheral and catheter• Initiate broad spectrum antibiotics (Vancomycinand aminoglycoside or 3 rd gen Cephalosporin)• Consideration <strong>of</strong> access site preservationimportant• Five strategies:• Antibiotic Therapy and Preservation• Exchange <strong>of</strong> catheter over guidewire via existingtunnel• Exchange <strong>of</strong> catheter over guidewire via new tunnel• Catheter removal/immediate replacement at new site• Catheter removal/delayed replacement102

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