Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit.

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Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit.

August 25, 2010

Crit Care Med. 2010;38:S265-S404.

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Articles in this special issue describe strategies to reduce infections in the intensive care unit, including human factors design, guideline use, collaborative projects, and hand hygiene compliance.

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