"Bloodstream infections are associated with an increased risk of death and longer hospital stay. Avoiding infections could save lives and free up valuable bed days."
The increased risks of death and extra lengths of hospital and ICU stay from hospital-acquired bloodstream infections: a case–control study
AG Barnett, K Page, M Campbell, E Martin, R Rashleigh-Rolls, K Halton, DL Paterson, L Hall, N Jimmieson, K White, N Graves
BMJ Open, 2013, 3:e003587
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Showing posts with label hospital acquired bloodstream infections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hospital acquired bloodstream infections. Show all posts
Friday, 1 November 2013
Increased risks of death and extra lengths of hospital and ICU stay from hospital-acquired bloodstream infections
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HAI,
hospital acquired bloodstream infections,
intensive care unit,
length of stay,
mortality,
patient experience,
safety,
service improvement
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