Invasive treatment methods in therapy and angiogenic sepsis

In 1850 patients with intravenous catheters, intravenous shunts and fistulas sepsis developed in 0.43%. Infection of the catheters and shunts was more frequent than sepsis development. The growth of microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Gram-negative microbes) was noted during a bacteriological study of 300 removed catheters in 27.7%. Angiogenic sepsis was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Peculiarities of the clinical picture of angiogenic sepsis were discussed. Its early diagnostic signs were described. Immunological changes in the patients with angiogenic sepsis were evaluated. The problems of pathogenesis and prevention of angiogenic sepsis were given due attention.