Totally implanted ports show reduced complication rates compared to other central venous access devices
1. Overall complication rate for PORTs (29-32%) was lower than that for PICCs (47%) and Hickman (43%) for patients receiving ...
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Replacement of infusion sets every seven days may be safe and cost-effective to prevent life-threatening catheter-related bloodstream infections
1. Prevalence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) was similar in the intervention (7-day) and control (4-day) groups for central venous ...
