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Central line infections
Here's an interesting article on a study regarding the reduction of blood infections from central lines. Just by changing to a zero fluid displacement connector on central lines, a significant reduction in blood born infections is observed. The first link is the article, the second is a 3 minute video explaining it and the third is the company making the connectors.
A significant impact for just $1. May be worthwhile asking about it if you have a central line.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...910093350.htm/
http://vimeo.com/74145809
http://rymedtech.com/products/
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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