María Sánchez Sánchez

Department of Medicine of UAX, Nephrology, Severo Ochoa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain

Publications

• Research Article   
  Hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections during 10 years and factors associated
  Author(s): Irene Galindo Marin*, Carmen Mon Mon, Milagros Ortiz Librero, Sara El Fellah, María Sánchez Sánchez, Rosa Elena Camacho Juarez, Carolina Lentisco Ramírez, Santiago Andrés Cedeño Mora, Juan Carlos Herrero Berrón, Esther Galvez and Jose María Abadal
  
  Catheter-associated Blood Stream Infection (CVC-BSI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hemodialysis patients. In our center was a notable increase in CVC associated with patient age and morbidity. This 10-year retrospective study investigated catheter-associated blood stream infection (CVC-BSI) in hemodialysis patients. We recorded a total of 67 bacteremia episodes in 52 patients, predominantly linked to gram-positive microorganisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, the study found a mean age of 68 years, 74.6% males, and 88% with tun-neled jugular catheters. Notably, catheter removal occurred in 65.7% of cases, more frequently in Gram-positive instances. Two episodes of endocarditis and five ICU admissions were reported. The study identified a higher incidence in the summer and a significant decrease in bacteremia from 2017, coinciding with the intro.. View More»
  

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