Pathologic Function
catheter-related infections
Subclass of:
Infection
Definitions related to catheter related infection:
  • (catheter-related infection) An infection that arises secondary to catheter use.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (catheter-related infections) 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • A disorder characterized by an infectious process that arises secondary to catheter use.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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