ICU Catheters linked to rise in bloodstream infections, AIIMS Study Reveals
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A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has highlighted a significant rise in bloodstream infections linked to catheter use in Indian hospitals, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). These infections, often caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, make treatment difficult, increasing hospital stays and healthcare costs. Central line catheters, tubes inserted into large veins to deliver fluids or medicines, are commonly linked to these infections.
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