Microbiological colonization of peripheral venous catheters: a prospective observational study in a Swedish county hospital
Summary: Background: Most peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) used in Scandinavia are fitted with an injection port, creating an open PVC system. This port is difficult to disinfect, which may lead to the introduction of micro-organisms upon use. Aim: To investigate the prevalence of microbiological...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Infection Prevention in Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259008892100041X |