Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 138-140 , December 2008

Inserting Tunnelled Hemodialysis Catheters Using Elective Guidewire Exchange From Nontunnelled Catheters: Is There a Greater Risk of Infection When Compared Too New-Site Replacement?

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PII: S1546-0843(08)00003-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2008.01.002

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 138-140 , December 2008

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