Asepsis: back to the basics.
Nosocomial infections are the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, cost approximately $4.65 billion yearly--and can be prevented. Patients are at risk for nosocomial infection, especially when they undergo surgical procedures. It is important to know and carry out the principles of asepsis to reduce this risk of infection regardless of where the procedure occurs.
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, USA.
D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods*; D002423:Cause of Death; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000191:economics / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology