American journal of infection control
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Am J Infect Control · Aug 2006
Are antiseptic-coated central venous catheters effective in a real-world setting?
Catheter-related bloodstream infections are common, costly, and morbid. Randomized controlled trials indicate that antiseptic-coated central venous catheters reduce infection rates. ⋯ Antiseptic-coated catheters appear to be clinically effective and economically efficient in a real-world setting.