Peripheral Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (PVC-BSI) Risk Compared With Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
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Peripheral Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (PVC-BSI) Risk Compared With Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)

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Highlights The rates of PVC-BSI and CLABSI were comparable outside of the ICU setting. The risk of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia was greater in PVC-BSI. An EMR-based PVC-BSI active surveillance program is achievable in most hospitals.

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