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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTIONS

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1947
IN THE monthly bulletin issued by the Children's Bureau in March 1942 there appeared the following statements: "Among the causes of neonatal deaths (deaths of infants under one month of age) in the report of the United Bureau of Census, premature birth played the chief role, accounting for 46 per cent of these deaths in 1940." In Chicago, except for ...
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Infection Prevention and Control

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 1992
Nurses are clearly at risk for exposure to HIV through blood and body fluids, and they frequently use needles and sharp objects. In addition, critical care patients are at high risk for nosocomial infections due to other etiologic agents. This article addresses reducing the risk of infection for both nurses and patients using a variety of strategies.
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Infection Control and Prevention Considerations

2014
Due to the nature of their underlying illness and treatment regimens, cancer patients are at increased risk of infection. Though the advent and widespread use of anti-infective agents has allowed for the application of ever-greater immune-suppressing therapies with successful treatment of infectious complications, prevention of infection remains the ...
Titus L, Daniels, Thomas R, Talbot
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Tuberculosis infection prevention and control

Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious cause of death worldwide, only surpassed by corona virus infection (COVID-19). It is mainly transmitted by the airborne route via droplet nuclei of 1-5 μm in diameter. The four key pillars of TB elimination are "Detect-Treat-Prevent-Build." There are enough evidences of healthcare-associated ...
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Infection prevention and control

2019
This chapter discusses infection prevention and control, which has always been a major priority within any healthcare environment. As an increasing range of organisms are causing outbreaks of infection, the importance of infection prevention and control has never been greater.
Sheila Morgan, Michael Ford
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Infection prevention and control

Abstract This chapter provides an overview of infection control within healthcare institutions, with summaries of important relevant clinical syndromes such as hospital-acquired pneumonia and Clostridioides difficile infections. Reference is made to key legislation, regulatory bodies, and national guidelines.
Philip Woodrow, Barry Hill
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Infection Control and Prevention

2014
Abstract This chapter considers the prevention and control of infection in the cardiac intensive care unit. Standard infection control precautions are described, with specific details of hand hygiene and transmission-based precautions. The prevention and management of Clostridium difficile, MRSA, and influenza are described.
Nitish Khana, Theresa Inkster
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Infection Prevention and Control

2017
This book sets out to offer a range of perceptions and perspectives related to infection prevention and control from a number of varying individuals across the health care spectrum. In relation to this as you read through the chapters it will become evident that each of the editors and contributors has offered their own unique and individualistic ...
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Infection Control and Prevention

2009
Cancer center patients are frequently immune suppressed and are, therefore, at risk for a wide range of opportunistic pathogens in addition to common nosocomial pathogens that are a problem for patients throughout the hospital. A good infection control program is extremely important in this setting to reduce the risks of community- and hospital ...
Kerri Thom, Mary-Claire Roghmann
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[INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL BY AN INFECTION CONTROL TEAM].

Nihon Geka Gakkai zasshi, 2018
A multifaceted approach with four parallel strategies including infection prevention, accurate, prompt diagnosis and treatment, prudent use of antimicrobials, and prevention of transmission is required to reduce antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. As the exclusive use of a specific antibiotic causes resistance of microorganisms to it, balanced use ...
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