Risk factors for the development of hospital infections in the intensive care units

Background. Patients admitted to intensive-care units (ICU) are at a high risk of nosocomial infections (NI) due to susceptibility associated with severity of their condition, but also the invasive medical procedures they undergo. Aim. To determine the frequency of NI at the ICU of the General Hospi...

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Main Authors: Mijović Biljana, Janković Slavenka M., Maksimović Nataša, Marinković Jelena M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2005-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2005/0042-84500504265M.pdf