Surgical Infections - Some Facts最新文献

Introductory Chapter: Surgical Site Infections - A Quick Glance 导论章:手术部位感染-快速浏览

Surgical Infections - Some Facts Pub Date : 2020-02-05 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.88496

M. Baddour

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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Hand Hygiene Compliance from the Viewpoints of Iranian Nurses Who Work in Intensive Care Units 从重症监护病房伊朗籍护士角度调查影响手卫生依从性的因素

Surgical Infections - Some Facts Pub Date : 2019-12-13 DOI: 10.5772/INTECHOPEN.81561

E. Khodadadi

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Risk Factors and Key Principles for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections 手术部位感染预防的危险因素和关键原则

Surgical Infections - Some Facts Pub Date : 2019-03-29 DOI: 10.5772/INTECHOPEN.85284

H. Okasha

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Infection Control in Dentistry and Drug-Resistant Infectious Agents: A Burning Issue. Part 1 牙科感染控制和耐药感染因子:一个亟待解决的问题。第1部分

Surgical Infections - Some Facts Pub Date : 2018-11-05 DOI: 10.5772/INTECHOPEN.81494

L. Barenghi, A. Barenghi, A. D. Blasio

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