Baptista-González HA, Zamorano-Jiménez CA

Idioma: Español
Referencias bibliográficas: 32
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FRAGMENTO

Hace algunos semanas durante el desayuno con un grupo de amigos el tema de la conversación fue sobre el riesgo que constituye la ropa médica (la bata y la corbata en particular, y por supuesto el estetoscopio) como elemento vector de infecciones nosocomiales (IN). Esta discusión condujo al análisis de la evidencia científica en las vertientes de la presencia de las IN con su impacto en la salud y vida del paciente, el aumento consecuente de los costos de atención médica y las demandas contra la práctica médica.

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