Disinfection of Needleless Connector Hubs: Clinical Evidence Systematic Review

Background. Needleless connectors (NC) are used on virtually all intravascular devices, providing an easy access point for infusion connection. Colonization of NC is considered the cause of 50% of postinsertion catheter-related infections. Breaks in aseptic technique, from failure to disinfect, resu...

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Main Authors: Nancy L. Moureau, Julie Flynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/796762
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