Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 2 TSC 039 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Health Care–Associated Infections
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The idea
An infection acquired while receiving health care is called a health care–associated infection, and surgical site infections are one of the most common kinds.
In practice
Others include bloodstream infections from central lines, urinary infections from catheters, and pneumonia linked to ventilators.
Where people slip
The risk grows with longer stays, more invasive procedures and more antibiotic exposure.
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