Increased catheter-related bloodstream infection rates after the introduction of a new mechanical valve intravenous access port.
Maragakis LL, Bradley KL, Song X, et al. Increased catheter-related bloodstream infection rates after the introduction of a new mechanical valve intravenous access port. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006;27(1):67-70.
The authors report an increased infection rate due to the implementation of a new technology in one U.S. hospital.