title: Reducing post critical care infection.
abstract: Infection is a significant concern for seriously ill patients transferred to medical or surgical units following critical care. Understanding the factors that contribute to pulmonary, urinary, wound, and vascular access infections enables nurses to effectively intervene to lessen this risk. Key elements in reducing susceptibility are discussed.
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authors.lastname: Schumann
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009752:Nutritional Status