Caracterização das infecções urinárias numa unidade de lesões medulares.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) accounting for 50% of nosocomial infections in some international studies. There are several risk identified like: increased residual urine and bladder pressure, bladder overfilled and catheter use. Protoc...

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Main Authors: Maria João Andrade, Ana Trêpa, Ana Castro, Sofia Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2009-06-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1703