Washington State University and Mayo Clinic researchers have created an experimental catheter hub that uses electric current ...

Catheter colonization: A significant growth of a microorganism (>15 cfu) from the catheter tip, subcutaneous segment, or catheter hub in the absence of clinical signs of infection: Exit-site infection ...

Central or peripheral venous catheters (e.g., peripherally inserted central venous catheter and hemodialysis catheter). Indwelling urinary devices (e.g., urethral catheter and suprapubic catheter).