Abstract
"Greek Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Concerning Prevention and Treatment of Infections in the ICUs"
Highlights
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is an autonomous department, which requires the cooperation of specialized health care professionals and the use of advanced technology in order to provide intensive patient care
The main factor associated with nosocomial infections is prolonged hospitalization, especially for critically ill patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) [1]
The increased morbidity and mortality associated with nosocomial infections in the ICU is a matter of serious concern
Summary
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is an autonomous department, which requires the cooperation of specialized health care professionals and the use of advanced technology in order to provide intensive patient care. In recent years there is an increase in nosocomial infections worldwide. The main factor associated with nosocomial infections is prolonged hospitalization, especially for critically ill patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) [1]. There is a direct link between nosocomial infections and medical or nursing interventions such as urinary catheter placement, endovascular catheters, tracheal or tracheostomy care, and ventilator use [2]. The incidence of nosocomial infections in the ICU has been reported to be approximately 2 to 5 times higher than in other hospital departments [3]. The increased morbidity and mortality associated with nosocomial infections in the ICU is a matter of serious concern. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nosocomial infections are one of the leading causes of death in the United States [5]
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