Yes, Virginia, aseptic technique is very important: maximal barrier precautions during insertion reduce the risk of central venous catheter-related bacteremia.
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D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors