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In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Helen Boucher, Dr. Vivian Chu has created an issue that provides current clinical updates on device-associated infections. Authors are represented by experts across the world, who have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: Intravascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections; Vascular Graft Infections; Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device-Associated Infections; Left Ventricular Device-Associated Infections; Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections; Prosthetic Joint Infections; Neurosurgical Device-Related Infections; Breast Implant Infections; Cochlear Implant Infections; Gastrointestinal Scope-Related Infections; Understanding Biofilms and Novel Approaches to the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Medical Device-Associated infections; and Infections of Hemodialysis Access Devices. Readers will come away with the information they need to make informed clinical decisions that improve patient outcomes.
List of contents
1. Intravascular Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections_
2. Vascular Graft Infections_
3. Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Associated Infections_
4. Left Ventricular Device-Associated Infections_
5. Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections_
6. Prosthetic Joint Infections_
7. Neurosurgical Device-Related Infections_
8. Breast Implant Infections_
9. Gastrointestinal Scope-Related Infections_
10. Understanding Biofilms and Novel Approaches to the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Medical Device-Associated Infections_
11. Infections of Hemodialysis Access Devices_
