Prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Michael Mazzeffi, Samuel M. Galvagno, Clare Rock
Abstract
Healthcare-associated infections contribute to morbidity, mortality, and increased cost in intensive care unit patients. Understanding evidence-based prevention strategies can help to optimize patient outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntensive care unitIntensive care medicineHealth careIntensive careMEDLINEEconomicsEconomic growthPolitical scienceLawNosocomial Infections in ICUAntibiotic Use and ResistanceInfection Control in Healthcare