title: Skin cleansing and infection control in peripheral venepuncture and cannulation.
abstract: Research into the importance of skin cleansing before venepuncture is inconclusive. This article suggests that erring on the side of caution is the best way forward until more firm evidence is found.
authors.affiliation: Peterborough District Hospital.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Franklin
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D018962:Phlebotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*