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When Infection Forces Heart Device Removal, Shorter Antibiotic Course May Suffice

ATLANTA -- For patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED)-associated infections, a shorter course of ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Early catheter removal improves survival among bloodstream infection patients

A study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection examined the effects of delayed central venous catheter removal on outcomes in patients with Gram-negative catheter-related bloodstream ...