Current situation and control strategy of nosocomial infection in intensive care unit.
- Author:
Li-Hong WANG
1
;
Wen-Hui MA
;
Jing-Li ZHANG
;
Xia ZHAO
;
Gui-Zhen WANG
Author Information
1. Department of Hospital Infection Control, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cross Infection;
economics;
prevention & control;
transmission;
Humans;
Infection Control;
economics;
Intensive Care Units;
economics;
statistics & numerical data
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2008;30(5):610-613
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Intensive care unit (ICU) is a place with high risk of nosocomial infections. Effective control of nosocomial infections in ICU brings both social and economic benefits. This article summarizes ten main points in the control strategy of ICU infections.