Risk factors for mortality and complications in peripheral venous catheter-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: a large multicentre cohort study.
A Gallego RodríguezP Duch LlorachS GrilloM Piriz MarabajanV Pomar SolchagaA Hornero LópezE Jimenez MartínezI Oriol BermudezA RiveraM Pujol RojoJ López-Contreras GonzálezPublished in: The Journal of hospital infection (2024)
PVC-SAB remains linked to high mortality rates. Prompt administration of appropriate antibiotics is crucial for lowering mortality. A comprehensive diagnostic approach is essential, especially in patients with persistent bacteraemia and implanted cardiovascular devices, to rule out metastatic complications and endocarditis.