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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
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