[Catheter-related infections: microbiology]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2005 Mar;24(3):282-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2004.12.013. Epub 2005 Jan 21.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Coagulase negative staphylococci, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas sp. are the most frequent microorganisms responsible for catheter-related infections. A relative frequency of microorganisms varies according to the countries, microenvironment and outbreaks of multiresistant bacterias. Infections due to fungi, S. aureus and Pseudomonas sp. are associated with the more severe complications. Recent data suggest that chlorhexidine, either used for cutaneous antisepsis or for catheter impregnation decreases infections due to gram positive cocci. Ecological data should be taken into account when deciding a probabilistic treatment in case of suspicion of catheter-related infection.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Chlorhexidine
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection / microbiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Disinfectants
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
  • France / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Mycoses / epidemiology
  • Mycoses / microbiology
  • Pseudomonas Infections / epidemiology
  • Pseudomonas Infections / microbiology
  • Pseudomonas Infections / prevention & control
  • Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Chlorhexidine