@article{10545,
  author = {Lisa L. Maragakis and Karen L. Bradley and Xiaoyan Song and Claire Beers and Marlene R. Miller and Sara E. Cosgrove and Trish M. Perl},
  title = {Increased catheter-related bloodstream infection rates after the introduction of a new mechanical valve intravenous access port.},
  abstract = {<p>The technology of intravenous catheter access ports has evolved from open ports covered by removable caps to more-sophisticated, closed versions containing mechanical valves. We report a significant increase in catheter-related bloodstream infections after the introduction of a new needle-free positive-pressure mechanical valve intravenous access port at our institution.</p>},
  year = {2006},
  journal = {Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol},
  volume = {27},
  pages = {67-70},
  month = {01/2006},
  issn = {0899-823X},
  language = {eng},
}