Device-Associated Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr.

Helen Boucher, Dr.

Vivian Chu has created an issue that provides current clinical updates on device-associated infections.

Authors are represented by experts across the world, who have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: Intravascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections; Vascular Graft Infections; Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device-Associated Infections; Left Ventricular Device-Associated Infections; Urinary Catheter-Associated Infections; Prosthetic Joint Infections; Neurosurgical Device-Related Infections; Breast Implant Infections; Cochlear Implant Infections; Gastrointestinal Scope-Related Infections; Understanding Biofilms and Novel Approaches to the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Medical Device-Associated infections; and Infections of Hemodialysis Access Devices.

Readers will come away with the information they need to make informed clinical decisions that improve patient outcomes.