Central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections in patients with cancer: a prospective randomised controlled trial [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Peter Mollee (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Looke ,  A/Pr Glen Kennedy ,  Ms Rosita Van Kuilenburg

Brief description Patients with cancer often require prolonged access to the bloodstream via a central venous access device in order to deliver chemotherapy treatments as well as associated supportive and symptomatic therapies. A common serious side-effect of having this device is the development of an infection in the blood. This research will investigate whether insertion of the device into the non-dominant side of the body will reduce the likelihood of developing a bloodstream infection.

Funding Amount $AUD 88,218.86

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant