| Literature DB >> 7759836 |
Abstract
Demands are increasing for accurate rates of wound infection in surgical units. However, definitions vary widely and resources are limited. Wound scoring methods improve objectivity and have the power to show changes with time, but they can be laborious. Without community surveillance, inpatient rates can also be misleading.Mesh:
Year: 1995 PMID: 7759836 DOI: 10.1016/0195-6701(95)90190-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hosp Infect ISSN: 0195-6701 Impact factor: 3.926