Prevalence of and risk factors for intravenous catheter infection in hospitalized cattle, goats, and sheep

Abstract Background Intravenous catheter (IVC) use in hospitalized ruminants is a common procedure. Limited information is available describing complications associated with IVCs. Hypotheses Prevalence of IVC infections in hospitalized ruminants is >50%. Intravenous catheters maintained for >5...

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Main Authors: Ailbhe King, Barbara A. Byrne, Munashe Chigerwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15684