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Use of different designed needle-free connectors: a snapshot of central venous catheter intraluminal blood occlusion and central line–associated bloodstream infection in hospitals 使用不同设计的无针连接器：医院中心静脉导管管腔内血液闭塞和中心静脉相关血流感染的快照

International Journal of Infection Control Pub Date : 2024-08-09 DOI: 10.3396/ijic.v20.23731

Victor R. Lange

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