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BURN INFECTIONS - MODERN TREATMENT APPROACHES
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Introduction: Burns are one of the most common and at the same time the most devastating types of trauma related with mortality which is associated, in most cases, with infections that they develop in them. According to estimates, more than 300,000 individuals die each year due to burn-related burns while 6 million people are looking for medical assistance due to burns the world, the majority of

Efficacy of preoperative nasal decontamination in patients as a prevention of surgical site infection by staphylococcus aureus and MRSA
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ιntroduction: The Staphylococcus aureus and resistant strain of methicillin related to surgical site infection. Nasal decontamination with topical formulations combined with other prevention measures is reported for the preoperative preparation of patients. Purpose: The main purpose of the review was to investigate the application of nasal decontamination with topical

EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN GREECE
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Introduction: Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are an important burden for global economies and public health. Their occurrence is believed to be largely driven by socio-economic, environmental and ecological factors. Purpose: To explore evolution of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases infectious diseases, which are still critical for public health.Material and Method: A thorough

EXPLORATION OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SAFETY POLICIES FOR SURGICAL INFECTIONS’ PREVENTION
Friday, January 1, 2016
Background: In hospital infections are consisting one of the biggest problems as they put in danger patients’ safety by increasing morbidity and mortality rates, prolonging hospitalization and multiplying clinical expenses. Use of medical protocols is one of the most effective harm reduction policies. In Greece few research projects evaluating the services provided have been conducted, especially

SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Tuesday, January 1, 2019

SURVEILLANCE OF HEALTH CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
Friday, January 1, 2016
Health care-associated infections are a major public health problem worldwide and a significant problem in healthcare delivery in Greece. The aim of this study was to review Greek and international publications specifically addressing the relationship between epidemiological surveillance and health care-associated infections. Μ ethod and material : The approach to this article centers on research

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PREOPERATIVE BODY BATH WITH CHLORHEXIDINE IN THE PREVETION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS
Friday, April 1, 2022
Introduction: Although the aetiology of surgical site infections (SSI) is multifactorial, preoperative body preparation with antiseptic agents seems to play an important role in prevention of SSI as it significantly reduces the microbial flora of the skin. Purpose: was to investigate the effectiveness of preoperative body bath or shower with chlorhexidine in the prevention of SSI. Methodology: A systematic

THE ROLE OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN THE PREVENTION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Friday, January 1, 2021
Introduction: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and their prevention are the subject of research and study by the global scientific community. According to the ECDC, SSIs are the third most common cause of nosocomial infections.Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the role and utility of antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) in the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs).Material