Deterioration in hygiene behavior among fifth-year medical students during the placement of intravenous catheters: a prospective cohort comparison of practical skills

Deterioration in hygiene behavior among fifth-year medical students during the placement of intravenous catheters: a prospective cohort comparison of practical skills

Abstract Background The American Association of Medical Colleges has defined peripheral intravenous cannulation as one of the eight practical skills that a medical student should possess upon graduation. Since following a standard hygiene protocol can reduce the rate of complications such as bloodst...

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Main Authors: Annika Meyer, Jakob Schreiber, Julian Brinkmann, Andreas R. Klatt, Christoph Stosch, Thomas Streichert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Hygienic venipuncture
Hygiene
Medical student
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02868-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02868-5

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