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New catheters decrease nosocomial infections

E A McConnell

Nursing Management 2000, 31 (6): 52, 55

Urinary tract infections and intravascular infections cause pain or even death, delay healing, and raise costs. New technology makes catheters safer than ever, so you can reduce these infections in your departments.

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