Obesity and the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionThis meta-analysis provided evidence that obesity was significantly associated with a higher risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection. Close attention should be paid to the complications and prognosis of obese patients with vascular catheterization in clinical work.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research