Surveillance for Infections Associated With Vascular Catheters

Robert J. Sherertz

doi:10.1086/647222

journal article Nov 01, 1996

Surveillance for Infections Associated With Vascular Catheters

Robert J. Sherertz

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology Vol. 17 No. 11 pp. 746-752 · Cambridge University Press (CUP)

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Abstract

Abstract
Intravascular devices are the source of most primary bloodstream infections. Unfortunately, there are few studies that demonstrate how surveillance for catheter-related infection should be done. This article attempts to provide infection control personnel with information necessary to develop such surveillance.

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Published: Nov 01, 1996
Vol/Issue: 17(11)
Pages: 746-752
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Robert J. Sherertz

Bowman Gray School of Medicine

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Robert J. Sherertz (1996). Surveillance for Infections Associated With Vascular Catheters. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 17(11), 746-752. https://doi.org/10.1086/647222

Surveillance for Infections Associated With Vascular Catheters

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