Influence of architectural design on nosocomial infections in intensive care units ― a prospective 2-year analysis

Nosocomial infection rates in an old intensive care ward constructed in 1924 were compared with those in a new one constructed in 1986. The nosocomial infection rate in the old unit was 34.2% and that in the new unit 31.9%, with an average of 33%. The most frequent infections were: pneumonia, urinar...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Intensive care medicine 1989-01, Vol.15 (3), p.179-183
Hauptverfasser:	HUEBNER, J, FRANK, U, KAPPSTEIN, I, JUST, H. M, NOEIDGE, G, GEIGER, K, DASCHNER, F. D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Cohort Studies Cross Infection - epidemiology Cross Infection - etiology Emergency and intensive care: infection, septic shock Facility Design and Construction Germany, West Humans Intensive care medicine Intensive Care Units Interior Design and Furnishings Medical sciences Prospective Studies
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