摘要
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are widely used to monitor the circulation and for administering fluids,parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy, especially in patients undergoing major surgery. In patients who require prolonged use of a catheter, clinicians sometimes use antiseptic catheters to reduce the risk of catheter-related infection. Anaphylaxis in response to chlorhexidine sulfadiazine-coated central venous catheters is uncommon, but it can lead to severe problems.
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are widely used to monitor the circulation and for administering fluids,parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy, especially in patients undergoing major surgery. In patients who require prolonged use of a catheter, clinicians sometimes use antiseptic catheters to reduce the risk of catheter-related infection. Anaphylaxis in response to chlorhexidine sulfadiazine-coated central venous catheters is uncommon, but it can lead to severe problems.