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Catheter-Related Infections MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Catheter-Related Infections
Tree Number(s)
C01.195
Unique ID
D055499
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055499
Annotation
coordinate with CROSS INFECTION if pertinent
Scope Note
Infections resulting from the use of catheters. Proper aseptic technique, site of catheter placement, material composition, and virulence of the organism are all factors that can influence possible infection.
Entry Term(s)
Catheter Associated Infection
Catheter Related Infection
Catheter-Associated Infections
Previous Indexing
specific catheterization/adverse effects (1977-2008)
See Also
Catheter Obstruction
Cross Infection
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Catheter-Related Infections Preferred
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