The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of central venous catheters treated with anti-infective agents in preventing bloodstream infections: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Hockenhull JC, Dwan K, Boland A, Smith G, Bagust A, Dundar Y, et al
Record ID 32008100017
English
Authors' objectives:

To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of central venous catheters (CVCs) treated with anti-infective agents in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).

Authors' recommendations: Overall, AI-CVCs are clinically effective and relatively inexpensive and therefore their integration into clinical practice can be justified.However, the use of these anti-infective catheters without the appropriate use of other practical care initiatives will have only a limited success on the prevention of CRBSIs. Comparative trials are required to determine which, if any, of the treated catheters is the most effective. Pragmatic research related to the effectiveness of bundles of care that may reduce rates of CRBSI is also warranted.
Authors' methods: Systematic review and economic evaluation
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hta.ac.uk/1503
Year Published: 2008
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Catheterization, Central Venous
Contact
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