Efficiency of rifampicin–miconazole-impregnated catheters in the femoral venous site

The guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend the use of an antimicrobial or antiseptic-impregnated catheter for short-term catheterization and recommend avoiding femoral access to reduce the risk of central venous catheter-related bacteremia (CVC-RB). The objective of this study was to determine the incidence of CVC-RB with rifampicin–miconazole-impregnated catheters (RM-C) and standard catheters (S-C) in femoral venous access; and the cost of CVC-RB with both types of catheter.