10 Questions
Which of the following is the initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with tunneled hemodialysis catheters?
Fluid resuscitation and removal of the dialysis catheter
What are the most common symptoms of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Fever, malaise, and chills
When should empiric antibiotic therapy be initiated for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Without delay
What is the recommended treatment for most patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Prompt removal of the dialysis catheter
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
When the patient has poor access to the dialysis catheter
Which of the following is the most common presentation of catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Fever and malaise
What is the recommended initial therapy for catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Fluid resuscitation and removal of the dialysis catheter
Which pathogens should empiric antibiotic therapy target in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus
In most cases, what is the recommended approach for eliminating the nidus of infection in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
Prompt removal of the dialysis catheter
Under what circumstances may antibiotic lock therapy be used in catheter-related bloodstream infections?
When the patient has poor access for dialysis
Test your knowledge on catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with tunneled hemodialysis catheters. Learn about the clinical presentation, treatment, and management of these infections.
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