Identifying and classifying bloodstream infections among hemodialysis patients.

摘要: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a prominent clinical problem in patients undergoing hemodialysis. These appear to be more common among who have central line as their dialysis access and can associated with substantial morbidity mortality. Accurately diagnosing BSIs clearly influences patient management, but is also an important part of infection prevention program; particularly facility BSI rates becoming recognized quality measure for which facilities might held accountable. Blood cultures remain the gold standard number practices affect sensitivity specificity this laboratory test. Optimizing collection blood assist providers interpretation positive help minimize impact false-positive false-negative cultures. This review will describe differences between definitions, examine use identify these including recommended best maximize culture yield, highlight characteristics that