This is the article that has sparked so much discussion:
1.
Safdar, N. and D. Maki, Risk of catheter-related bloodstream
infection with peripherally inserted central venous catheters used in
hospitalized patients. Chest, 2005. 128(2): p. 489-95.
At 11:41 AM -0600 2/7/06, Janousek, Patricia wrote:
It seems like I've seen this discussed weeks ago, but does anyone know of the article that has sparked some discussion regarding PICCs not being any less infection risk than other types of central lines? One of our physicians is saying that he's been hearing more about this now. I've been asked to do some follow up. Thanks.
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