Are there independent predisposing factors for postoperative infections following open heart surgery?

Are there independent predisposing factors for postoperative infections following open heart surgery?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery represent serious complications associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and economic burden. This study was undertaken to evaluate the frequency, characteristics, and risk factors...

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Main Authors: Lola Ioanna, Levidiotou Stamatina, Petrou Anastasios, Arnaoutoglou Helen, Apostolakis Efstratios, Papadopoulos George S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
cardiopulmonary bypass
cardiac operations
open heart surgery
coronary artery bypass grafting
post-cardiac surgery infections
ICU infections
ICU-flora
MRSA
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/151

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