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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 30(7): 698-701, 2009 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19500024
ABSTRACT
This prospective observational study was designed to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcome of catheter-related bloodstream infection in children undergoing cardiac surgery. A staff specifically trained to handle the central venous catheters with proper aseptic techniques and an appropriate patient to medical staff ratio remain the most effective measures to prevent this infection.