Abstract
The technology of intravenous catheter access ports has evolved from open ports covered by removable caps to more-sophisticated, closed versions containing mechanical valves. We report a significant increase in catheter-related bloodstream infections after the introduction of a new needle-free positive-pressure mechanical valve intravenous access port at our institution.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Academic Medical Centers
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Adult
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Baltimore
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
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Child
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Equipment Contamination
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Humans
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Intensive Care Units / statistics & numerical data
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Pressure
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Sepsis / epidemiology*
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Sepsis / microbiology*