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Yes, Virginia, Aseptic Technique Is Very Important: Maximal Barrier Precautions During Insertion Reduce the Risk of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bacteremia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Dennis G. Maki*
Affiliation:
Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, the Infection Control Department and the Center for Trauma and Life Support, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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Department of Medicine, H4/574, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI 53792
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