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Journal Title: | ACORN Standard: Infection prevention |
Authors: | Foran, Paula |
SWH Author: | Foran, Paula |
Keywords: | Infection Prevention Surgery Procedure Perioperative Nursing Surgical Infection |
Issue Date: | 2014 |
Date Accessioned: | 2023-03-17T04:56:49Z |
Date Available: | 2023-03-17T04:56:49Z |
Url: | https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.667032921706909 |
Format Startpage: | 14-16 |
Source Volume: | 27 |
Issue Number: | 2 |
DOI: | 10.3316/informit.667032921706909 10.3316/informit.667032921706909.South |
Abstract: | The prevention of infection in patients having surgical procedures in the operating suite runs to the very core of perioperative nursing passion and practice. A delicate balance exists between the number of bacteria humans require to maintain health and preventing the opportunist invasion of bacteria that may cause surgical site infections1. Wounds provide bacteria an attractive environment in which they can potentially flourish and cause significant damage. The chain of infection requires a pathogen source, a susceptible host, and a method of transmission. The ability to break this chain is vital to infection prevention. |
URI: | https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3384 https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.667032921706909 |
Journal Title: | ACORN: The Journal of Perioperative Nursing in Australia |
Type: | Journal Article |
Appears in Collections: | SWH Staff Publications |
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