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Which of the following is the initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with tunneled hemodialysis catheters?
Which of the following is the initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with tunneled hemodialysis catheters?
- Empiric antibiotic therapy against common skin pathogens
- Antibiotic lock therapy
- Exchange of the catheter over a guidewire
- Fluid resuscitation and removal of the dialysis catheter (correct)
What are the most common symptoms of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
What are the most common symptoms of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
- Localized pain and redness at the catheter site
- Fever, malaise, and chills (correct)
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
- Nausea and vomiting
When should empiric antibiotic therapy be initiated for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
When should empiric antibiotic therapy be initiated for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
- After removal of the dialysis catheter
- Without delay (correct)
- After confirmation of the infection source
- Before fluid resuscitation
What is the recommended treatment for most patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections?
What is the recommended treatment for most patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Which of the following is the most common presentation of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Which of the following is the most common presentation of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
What is the recommended initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
What is the recommended initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Which pathogens should empiric antibiotic therapy target in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Which pathogens should empiric antibiotic therapy target in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
In most cases, what is the recommended approach for eliminating the nidus of infection in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
In most cases, what is the recommended approach for eliminating the nidus of infection in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
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