Comparing povidone-iodine vs. chlorhexidine based external ventricular drain dressings: A nurse driven study.

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Director of Clinical Research, Rush System for Health, Director of Center for Clinical Research and Scholarship, Rush University, College of Nursing, 600 South Pauline, AAC 1080, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Electronic address:

Published: August 2024

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