Diagnostic Stewardship: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Blood Collection Diversion Devices Used to Reduce Blood Culture Contamination and Improve the Accuracy of Diagnosis in Clinical Settings.
Gustavo Yano CalladoVivian LinElizabeth ThottacherryTássia Aporta MarinsMarinês Dalla Valle MartinoJorge L SalinasAlexandre Rodrigues MarraPublished in: Open forum infectious diseases (2023)
Blood culture diversion devices was associated with decreased contamination rates and could improve quality of care, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.