Diagnosis and Treatment of Nosocomial Infections in Neurological Intensive Care Units

Patients admitted to neurological intensive care units are at increased risk for nosocomial infection, which may result in increased morbidity, mortality and financial costs. Altered mental status and mechanical ventilation predisposes patients to pneumonia. Early diagnosis and introduction of appro...

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Main Author: Seong-Ho Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurocritical Care Society 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Neurocritical Care
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Online Access:http://www.e-jnc.org/upload/pdf/jnc-7-2-63.pdf