Classification of ICU Infections

作者: L. Silvestri , H. K. F. van Saene , A. J. Petros

DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-1601-9_4

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摘要: Classifying infections is crucial in any infection surveillance program, particularly the intensive care unit (ICU). Time cutoffs, generally 48 h, have been accepted to distinguish community- from hospital-acquired infections, including ICU-acquired infections. However, many clinicians appreciate that an due a microorganism carried by patient on admission ICU and develops h of stay cannot be considered as being “true” infection.

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