Hemodialysis|Related Infections

Hemodialysis-Associated Infections - PMC - PubMed Central

We review factors contributing to infections among hemodialysis patients and epidemiology of common infections and outbreaks.

Preventing Bloodstream Infections in People on Dialysis - CDC

Adults on dialysis are 100 times more likely to have a staph bloodstream infection than adults not on dialysis.

Infections in hemodialysis: a concise review - Part 1: bacteremia and ...

The aim of the present review is to present in a concise albeit practical form a global update of the difficult aspect of infections in HD.

Healthcare-Associated Infections in Dialysis | A.R. & Patient Safety ...

There are three main vascular access types: fistula, graft, and central venous catheter. Patients on maintenance hemodialysis have an increased risk of ...

Bacterial infections in hemodialysis patients - Kidney International

Bacterial infections represent a common and important health problem for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who undergo maintenance hemodialysis (HD).

Clinical characteristics, risk factors and microbiology of infections in ...

The infectious complications in hemodialysis patients are still among the main reasons for their increased morbidity and mortality.

Outline · Gallbladder and biliary disease · Visceral leakage causing peritonitis · Helicobacter pylori infection · Hepatitis · Gastroenteritis ...

What You Should Know About Infectious Diseases: A Guide for ...

Hemodialysis patients should be aware of infectious diseases, as kidney failure can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infection.

Infectious complications in dialysis—epidemiology and outcomes

A study of 143 patients undergoing hemodialysis reported that MRSA bloodstream infection, when compared to infection with meticillin-susceptible ...

Blood stream Infections in chronic hemodialysis patients

Bloodstream Infections (BSI) are a major cause of death and hospitalization among hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Surveillance of hemodialysis related infections: a prospective ...

In this study, we aimed to investigate the infection rate among HD outpatients, reveal the characteristics and risk factors of the patients, and implement CDC' ...

Strategies to Prevent Infections in Dialysis Patients - ScienceDirect

Patients on chronic dialysis are at a higher risk for acquiring infection caused by multidrug-resistant organisms and for death resulting from infection.

Prevention of Bloodstream Infections in Patients Undergoing...

One of the major complications of hemodialysis catheter use is bloodstream infection, which is associated with an increased risk of systemic infectious ...

Report calls for action to prevent infection disparities for dialysis ...

Adults receiving dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease were 100 times more likely to have a Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream ...

Infections in Patients Undergoing Chronic Dialysis - Antimicrobe.org

60% of patients with chronic renal failure requiring hospitalization were infected and 39% died from infectious causes.

Targeting Zero Infections in the Outpatient Dialysis Unit

In this installment of the Core Curriculum series, we highlight best practices that should be followed by health care workers in the dialysis unit.

Dialysis Catheter–related Bloodstream Infections in Patients ...

Patients receiving emergency-only hemodialysis via tunneled catheters have a high CRBSI rate compared with infection rates previously reported.

Healthcare-Associated Infections: Dialysis Events - TN.gov

Healthcare-Associated Infections: Dialysis Events ... Description of illness: Dialysis is used to remove excess water and toxins from the blood in patients whose ...

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) in Hemodialysis Settings

It is predicted that 65-70% of HAIs in dialysis settings can be prevented using proper infection control measures.

Haemodialysis Related Infections - Special Report - VICNISS

This count is used to estimate the number of patient-months that there is risk of healthcare-associated infection. Numerator. Definition of Events.