2017
DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v39i2.28853
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<b>Prevalence of infection in patients with temporary catheter for hemodialysis in a teaching hospital

Abstract: ABSTRACT. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of infection related to the provisional catheter for hemodialysis in a teaching hospital and evaluate the risk factors associated with these infections. A cross-sectional study analyzed by descriptive statistics and parametric tests. It was found that out of 129 patients, 48.8 % had catheter-related infection in hemodialysis, 65 % were male, 33.3 % were 60 years old and over, and 88 % of patients were admitted to intensive care unit. The prevalence of infe… Show more

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