Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Antimicrobial central venous catheters. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2014 Authors' objectives Antimicrobial central venous catheters are intended to prevent central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) by coating or otherwise incorporating external or internal and external surfaces of the catheter with an antimicrobial agent. Some of the compounds used on currently marketed catheters include the antiseptic combination of chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine (CSS); the antibiotic combination of minocycline and rifampicin (M-R); and a compound of silver, platinum, and carbon black (SPC). Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Anti-Infective Agents; Catheter-Related Infections; Central Venous Catheterss Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014001187 Date abstract record published 29/10/2014 |