Non-return valves do not prevent backflow and bacterial contamination of intravenous infusions.

Ellger, B

Non-return valves do not prevent backflow and bacterial contamination of intravenous infusions. [electronic resource] - The Journal of hospital infection May 2011 - 31-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1532-2939

10.1016/j.jhin.2010.12.015 doi


Bacteria--isolation & purification
Bacterial Infections--prevention & control
Catheterization, Central Venous--methods
Catheters--microbiology
Cross Infection--prevention & control
Drug Contamination--prevention & control
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous--methods