Abstract
Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are a significant problem in healthcare settings worldwide. The risk of HCAI is higher in patients undergoing multiple invasive procedures such as those requiring intensive care. A pilot study was undertaken to determine the incidence of intensive care unit (ICU) acquired infection in Scotland and to test the feasibility of the implementation of a surveillance system to measure ICU acquired infection in Scottish hospitals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 24-26 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Infection Prevention |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- intensive care units
- infection
- surveillance system
- Scottish hospitals