Central venous catheter-related infections in hematology and oncology: 2012 updated guidelines on diagnosis, management and prevention by the Infectious Diseases Working Party of the German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Cette étude allemande met à jour les recommandations relatives au diagnostic, à la prévention, au traitement et à la prise en charge des infections associées à un cathéter veineux central chez des patients atteints de cancer
Background : Cancer patients are at increased risk for central venous catheter-related infections (CRIs). Thus, a comprehensive, practical and evidence-based guideline on CRI in patients with malignancies is warranted. Patients and methods : A panel of experts by the Infectious Diseases Working Party (AGIHO) of the German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO) has developed a guideline on CRI in cancer patients. Literature searches of the PubMed, Medline and Cochrane databases were carried out and consensus discussions were held. Results : Recommendations on diagnosis, management and prevention of CRI in cancer patients are made, and the strength of the recommendation and the level of evidence are presented. Conclusion : This guideline is an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis, management and prevention of CRI in cancer patients.