TY  - CHAP
AU  - Esmail Khodadadi
ED  - Manal Mohammad Baddour
Y1  - 2019-12-13
PY  - 2019
T1  - Investigating the Factors Affecting the Hand Hygiene Compliance from the Viewpoints of Iranian Nurses Who Work in Intensive Care Units
N2  - Skin is a natural barrier to infection. Surgical breakage of skin can lead to surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are relatively common and constitute a problematic issue in surgical procedures. Most common organisms include Gram-positive, such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, as well as Gram-negative, such as Pseudomonas and others, bacteria. The extent and outcome of SSI can vary widely depending on the procedure, organism, extent, and other factors, and can result in discomfort, severe morbidity, or even life-threatening conditions.It is thus mandatory to be aware of and follow WHO and CDC guidelines for the prevention of SSIs and to reduce risk factors for acquisition. This book sheds light on certain aspects related to SSIs and how to avoid them.
BT  - Surgical Infections
SP  - Ch. 3
UR  - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.81561
DO  - 10.5772/intechopen.81561
SN  - 978-1-83968-535-4
PB  - IntechOpen
CY  - Rijeka
Y2  - 2024-04-16
ER  -