Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3109669 | Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Whereas methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an ever-increasing endemic nosocomial infection responsible for over 55% of infections in critical care settings, the available treatments are becoming less effective. Nurses need to be equipped with the evidence-based knowledge and tools available to curtail the rise of MRSA infections. This article provides a general overview of MRSA, its evolution, risk factors, disease development, and reviews guidelines for infection control and strategies for culture change.
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Authors
John Travis Dunlap,