title: Infection risks from cannulae used to maintain intravenous access.
abstract: In an experimental in vitro study, it was shown that the rate of infection through the injection route was higher with Venflon cannulae than with Intraflux cannulae (P less than 0.01). A restricted use of cannulae with injection side ports is recommended.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008954:Models, Biological; D012306:Risk