Loftus, Randy W

Reduction in intraoperative bacterial contamination of peripheral intravenous tubing through the use of a passive catheter care system. [electronic resource] - Anesthesia and analgesia Dec 2012 - 1315-23 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1526-7598

10.1213/ANE.0b013e31826d2aa4 doi


Adult
Aged
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia, Intravenous
Bacterial Infections--epidemiology
Catheter-Related Infections--epidemiology
Cross Infection--epidemiology
Demography
Disinfection--methods
Double-Blind Method
Equipment Contamination
Female
Humans
Infection Control--methods
Injections, Intravenous--adverse effects
Intraoperative Care--methods
Male
Middle Aged
Operating Rooms--organization & administration
Phlebitis--epidemiology
Postoperative Complications--epidemiology
Prospective Studies
Surgical Wound Infection--prevention & control
Trauma Centers
Treatment Outcome