Prevention of infectious risk in intensive care units: Which are the goals?

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Diletta Guarducci, Teresa Bartoli, Stefano Gori, armando pedulla
DOI: 10.1201/9781003759959-179
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Abstract

Nosocomial infections are an example of adverse event, tied to health care, which is preventable and is negatively affecting clinical outcome, technical quality of patient care, perceived by the user and costs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nosocomial Infections in ICU Infection Control in Healthcare Healthcare Regulation

Publication details

Pages
343–344
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter