Issue 12, 2009
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Chemical Society Reviews

The role of surfaces in catheter-associated infections

Sacha Noimark,a   Charles W. Dunnill,a   Michael Wilsonb  and  Ivan P. Parkin*a  

* Corresponding authors

a Materials Chemistry Research Centre, Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, UK
E-mail: i.p.parkin@ucl.ac.uk

b Division of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Grays Inn Road, London, UK

Abstract

In this critical review the biocidal efficacies of a variety of antimicrobial coatings currently in use for catheter surfaces are discussed to formulate the best strategy for decreasing the risk of catheter-associated infections. The development of new coatings containing antimicrobial chemicals and light-activated antimicrobial agents, and their applicability for use in catheters are summarised (132 references).

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B908260C
Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
29 Apr 2009
First published
28 Aug 2009

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009,38, 3435-3448

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S. Noimark, C. W. Dunnill, M. Wilson and I. P. Parkin, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 3435 DOI: 10.1039/B908260C

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