In general, the patient should receive antibiotic therapy for at least two to three days following device removal prior to device replacement. At the time of device replacement, the patient should be hemodynamically stable with negative blood cultures and no sequelae of bloodstream infection .In addition, for patients with CRBSI ( Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection) due to S. aureus, a new catheter may be placed if additional blood cultures demonstrate no growth at 72 hours
Source: Uptodate
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