Every little detail counts. Infection control in i.v. therapy.
Much controversy still surrounds the issue of catheter-related infection, and evidence suggests that nurses' practice varies widely in this field. An understanding of the main routes of transmission and the maintenance of standard protocols will help reduce the incidence of infection.
Keenlyside
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D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*