It was reported that the patient was admitted to the hospital (b)(6) 2022 for a driveline infection with an episode of anterior chest wall abscess with extension to the driveline.It was noted that the patient had noticed that the site of debridement near the driveline exit site was not healing.They had an incision and drainage of the abscess on (b)(6) 2022.Intraoperative cultures at that time were negative, but superficial cultures were positive for 3 different species of coagulase-negative staphylococci (cons) and corynebacterium.There was a plan to treat with vancomycin, cefepime, and flagyl (metronidazole), and then transition to vancomycin and augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid).Given concern for the exposed driveline and a nonhealing wound, the patient went to operating room on (b)(6) 2022 for the replacement of their heartmate ii pump and exteriorization of the driveline through the left superior abdomen.Pending further culture data the patient would transition to potential home-going intravenous (iv) antibiotic therapy.
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