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Of all illnesses, infections are among the most common cause of death in U.S. hospitals. Hospital acquired infections are now recognized as a major cause of sickness and death.
Infectious diseases are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.; hospital-acquired infections are the fourth, translating to 100,000 deaths every year. All together, about two million patients or about one in 20 contract an infection after they're admitted to a hospital. A surviving patient with a very serious infection can end up enduring weeks, months or years of treatment and rehabilitation.
The CDC lists the 4 most common hospital-acquired infections as: Urinary tract infections (UTI) 32% Surgical Site infections 22% Pneumonia (lung infections)15% Bloodstream infections 14%
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Isolation of instruments and supplies used during bowel anastomosis can reduce the chance of a post-operative infection.
Bowel Isolation Technique During Anastomosis: Have a large basin available for grossly contaminated instrument, stapler and specimen. Do not return contaminated