Abstract:Introduction: Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSI) are an important complication of both non tunnelled and tunnelled haemodialysis catheters, but are often poorly reported for tunnelled haemodialysis-catheters. Aim: To assess the rate, aetiology, and outcomes of CRBSI in patients using a tunnelled catheter at 12-month and 18-month audits at the newly-opened haemodialysis unit having care bundle as a part of routine catheter care. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study involv… Show more
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