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Jahnna Fernandez
Nosocomial Infection
occurring within 72 hours after
admittance to the hospital
Exogenous Source
Endogenous Source
Nonspecific
includes anatomical and
physiologic barriers and
inflammatory response
Specific
Immune system
(Berman et.al., 2008)
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention estimates
that 2 million patients suffer from hospital-acquired
infections every year and nearly 100, 000 of them die.
Approximately one third of Nosocomial infections are
preventable ( Kemmerly& Reed, 2009, p.27). To meet and exceed
this level of prevention, we need to pursue several
strategies simultaneously.
A clients normal defenses are sometimes lowered
by surgery or illness that allows them to be easily
infected by potentially infectious microorganisms
oHygiene
oAdequate Antiseptics
(Berman et.al.,2008, p.682).
Improper intravenous fluid, tubing and site care
technique can lead to infection for the client
oSterile technique