1 in 10 patients are infected in hospital, and it's not always with what you think
- Written by Philip Russo, Associate Professor, Director Cabrini Monash University Department of Nursing Research, Monash University
Drips and other medical devices were potential sources of infection. But no-one expected to find hospital-acquired pneumonia and urinary tract infections.from www.shutterstock.com
Most people expect hospital treatment to make them better. But for some, a stay in hospital can actually make them sicker. Their wound might get infected after an...
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