Call For Papers: Safe Intravascular Catheters: Finding and Preventing Bloodstream Infections

Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control invites researchers and healthcare professionals to submit their work to our latest collection on Safe Intravascular Catheters: Finding and Preventing Bloodstream Infections.

Intravascular catheters are critical to modern healthcare, yet their use carries a significant risk of bloodstream infections. This collection aims to compile comprehensive research and insights on ensuring the safe use of these essential devices. Your contributions are vital to advancing knowledge and practices in this area.

Key Areas of Interest:
1. Optimal Catheter Choice
Investigate the best types of catheters for various clinical scenarios to minimize infection risks.

2. Safe Insertion and Maintenance
Explore techniques and protocols for the safe insertion and maintenance of catheters.

3. Timely Removal and Patient Partnership
Discuss strategies for timely catheter removal and engaging patients in their care to prevent infections.

4. Surveillance and Risk Factor Identification
Identify and monitor risk factors associated with catheter-related infections.

5. Novel Medical Devices and Clinical Practices
Present innovations in medical devices and clinical practices that enhance catheter safety.

Why Submit?
By sharing your original research, reviews, brief reports, and commentaries, you contribute to a body of knowledge that can significantly improve patient outcomes and healthcare practices. Your work will be part of a collection that aims to set new standards for intravascular catheter safety.

Submission Details:
Learn more about the submission process and submit your manuscript at www.biomedcentral.com/collections/SIVC