INFECTION CONTROL

Updated 12/24

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Above, there is a hospital orientation in progress. The nurse
educator, is advising the staff how to practice good hygiene
and prevent the spread of infection.

Learn more about : The spread of infection

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
IV assessment

Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.