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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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Nursing Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/796762 |
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