Analysis of the frequency of contamination of blood culture

Objectives: Blood cultures are the primary and the most sensitive method for diagnosing blood stream infections (bacteriemia, fungemia, and sepsis) and sensitivity to antibiotics. However, contamination may impact on patients care and lead to increased patient stay, additional tests, and inappropria...

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Main Authors: Janošević Nataša, Brestovački Svitlica Branislava
Format: Article
Language:srp
Published: Association of Nurses-Technicians and Midwives of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade 2017-01-01
Series:Sestrinska reč
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0354-8422/2017/0354-84221774003J.pdf