Abstract
In Brazil, 5-15% of hospitalized patients and 25-35% of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) acquire nosocomial infection, which is the fourth cause of mortality (ABEGG and SILVA, 2011). The bloodstream infections (BSI) related to the use of catheters can reach up to 85% mortality rate (MARRA et al., 2011). Currently, the treatment of ICS associated to the use of catheters…
