Infectious Diseases and Infection Control in Anesthesia - Introduction

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the United States, there are approximately 687,000 nosocomial infections per year, which cause or contribute to 72,000 deaths per year. In addition to the morbidity and mortality, these complications cost billions of dollars annually.

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