ROLES OF INFECTION CONTROL USUALLY IN A NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) SETTING
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Keywords
infection, control, neonatal, care.
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, together with numerous other professional health care organizations, have declared the prevention of nosocomial infections to be a top priority. Because of their undeveloped immune systems, premature newborns are more susceptible to infection from invasive treatments such as the implantation and continued use of central venous lines, mechanical ventilation, and parenteral nourishment. Reducing the chance of infections of newborns in the NICU is the main objective. Because of their underdeveloped immune systems, newborns in the NICU are more prone to infections. The goal of healthcare providers' stringent measures is to lessen the spread of germs.
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Hassan Ali Alshehri
Nursing specialist ,Cardiac center in Abha
Abdullah Nasser Alahmary
Nursing specialist, Medical supply chain in Aseer Cluster
Turki Ali Alshehri
Pharmacy technician, Medical supply Chain in Aseer cluster
Refaan Salem Alhamry Alqahtani
Dental assistant, khamis Mushit Hospital
Yahya Talea Al Ali
Dentist ,Aseer central hospital
Abdullah saleh alkharsh
pharmacist, AlQalfa PHC in Abha
Tahani khatem hassan zahrani
Nursing, Al Diyafa Primary Health Care Center