Health Care–Associated Bloodstream Infections Associated with Negative‐ or Positive‐Pressure or Displacement Mechanical Valve Needleless Connectors

Abstract

We found strong evidence that MV-NCs were associated with increased HA-BSI rates, despite similar BSI surveillance, definitions, and prevention strategies. Hospital personnel should monitor their HA-BSI rates and, if they are elevated, examine the role of newer technologies, such as MV-NCs.