High cost of cardiac surgery healthcare associated infections

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 11:00 in Health & Medicine

After cardiac surgery, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are common complications associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and use of resources. New study findings reveal the substantial economic impact of HAIs following cardiac surgery and the importance of preventing these infections leading to re-hospitalizations.

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