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Medicina Intensiva
Print version ISSN 0210-5691
Abstract
LISBOA, T. and RELLO, J.. Prevention of nosocomial infections: strategies to improve the safety of the patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Med. Intensiva [online]. 2008, vol.32, n.5, pp.248-252. ISSN 0210-5691.
Infection prevention is an intervention opportunity to promote patient safety. The strategies to obtain the full implementation of available prevention measures is the main challenge in clinical practice. Using care bundles, continuing education and feedback on adherence to the measures proposed are key points to improve the safety of patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
Keywords : VAP; safety; infection control; care bundles.