New catheters decrease nosocomial infections
- PMID: 15127533
- DOI: 10.1097/00006247-200006000-00015
New catheters decrease nosocomial infections
Abstract
Urinary tract infections and intravascular infections cause pain or even death, delay healing, and raise costs. New technology makes catheters safer than ever, so you can reduce these infections in your departments.
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