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Original Research

Evaluating a Novel Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter Cap in Reducing Bloodstream Infections: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Steven Weiss1 Quality and Support Services, Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, Ridgewood, New York, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Muhammad Qureshi2 Clinical Research, Mattoo & Bhat Medical Associates, P.C., College Point, New York, USAView further author information
Pages 125-131 | Published online: 28 Apr 2021

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