Catheter-related bloodstream infections in palliative care patients receiving parenteral nutrition by medical home care.

Anna SchedinCharlotte Goodrose-FloresStephanie BonnLinda Björkhem-Bergman

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2020)

HPN entails a high risk of CRBSI. A high frequency of PN and incautious handling of the disconnection of the drip, seem to be the most important risk factors.

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