Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 2 TSC 034 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Who Is Most at Risk
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The idea
How likely a person is to develop an infection depends on their defenses, and several factors weaken them.
In practice
Older age, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, a weakened immune system and poor nutrition all raise the risk.
Where people slip
Every surgical patient is a susceptible host to some degree, because the operation itself opens a way in.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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