Which access is most likely to get infected
Venous catheters
Which bacteria likely infect HD access
Staph aureus (including MRSA) and staphepidermidis
HD - who is empiric G+ therapy indicated for
Everyone with infection
HD - who is empiric G- therapy indicated for
DM, HIV, prosthetic heart valves, receiving immunosuppression
Tunneled venous catheters without drainage treatment
Topical mupirocin
Tunneled venous catheters with drainage treatment
Cefazolin or IV vancomycin
Tunneled venous catheter asymptomatic bacteremia treatment
Cefazolin or vancomycin (MRSA) for 6 weeks
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