Increased catheter-related bloodstream infection rates after the introduction of a new mechanical valve intravenous access port.

Lisa L. Maragakis; Karen L. Bradley; Xiaoyan Song; Claire Beers; Marlene R. Miller; Sara E. Cosgrove; Trish M. Perl

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Increased catheter-related bloodstream infection rates after the introduction of a new mechanical valve intravenous access port.

June 25, 2010

Maragakis LL, Bradley KL, Song X, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006;27(1):67-70.

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The authors report an increased infection rate due to the implementation of a new technology in one U.S. hospital.

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