Definition and clinical management of haemodialysis central venous catheter local infections (exit site and tunnel infection): An international consensus assessment
José Luis Cobo‐Sánchez,
Ian Blanco‐Mavillard,
Noelia Mancebo‐Salas
et al.
Abstract:AimTo evaluate the relevance of signs and symptoms for the clinical identification of ESI and TI in HD‐CVC, by means of international expert consensus, and to reach a consensus on a definition and clinical management (CM) for these infections.BackgroundA recent systematic review showed a high heterogeneity in the signs/symptoms used for determining exit site infection (ESI) and tunnel infection (TI) of haemodialysis central venous catheter (HD‐CVC).DesignA modified Delphi ranking process was carried out betwee… Show more
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