| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5955993 | Chest | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A higher proportion of blood cultures taken from the CVC lumen exposed to the guidewire were contaminated when compared with nonwire hub cultures; detection of true pathogens was equivalent. To limit detrimental sequelae of blood culture contamination, blood cultures obtained at CVC insertion should be taken from the nonwire hub.
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Authors
Phillip D. MBBChir, Josh Moss, Sheldon MD, Elchanan MD, Matan J. MD, Charles L. MD, FCCP, Shmuel MD,