Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Asepsis: back to the basics

S Crow1

  • 1Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, USA.

Urologic Nursing
|May 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Preventable nosocomial infections are a major cause of death and significant expense in the US. Adhering to aseptic techniques is crucial for reducing infection risk, particularly in surgical patients.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genome-wide association study of bipolar disorder accounting for effect of body mass index identifies a new risk allele in TCF7L2.

Molecular psychiatry·2013
Same author

Evidence for the role of EPHX2 gene variants in anorexia nervosa.

Molecular psychiatry·2013
Same author

A 1-year follow-up of a multi-center treatment trial of adults with anorexia nervosa.

Eating and weight disorders : EWD·2012
Same author

Is season of birth related to disordered eating and personality in women with eating disorders?

Eating and weight disorders : EWD·2010
Same author

Housekeeping products: the choice is yours.

Infection control and hospital epidemiology·2009
Same author

The cutest little baby face: a hormonal link to sensitivity to cuteness in infant faces.

Psychological science·2009
Same journal

Urinary and Bowel Symptoms Among Gay and Bisexual Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Associations with Quality of Life.

Urologic nursing·2025
Same journal

Characteristics of Nursing Homes with High Rates of Urinary Tract Infections among Their Residents with Obesity.

Urologic nursing·2024
Same journal

Implementing a Multimodal Prehabilitation Program to Radical Cystectomy in a Comprehensive Cancer Center: A Pilot Study to Assess Feasibility and Outcomes.

Urologic nursing·2022
Same journal

Factors Affecting the Severity of Fatigue during Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer; an Exploratory Study.

Urologic nursing·2021
Same journal

It's About Time: The Temporal Burden of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Among Women.

Urologic nursing·2021
Same journal

A Qualitative Study to Determine Barriers for Prostate Cancer Screening in Rural African-American Men.

Urologic nursing·2019
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare-associated infections
  • Infection control
  • Patient safety

Background:

  • Nosocomial infections rank as the 11th leading cause of mortality in the U.S.
  • These hospital-acquired infections incur substantial annual costs of approximately $4.65 billion.
  • A significant portion of patients are susceptible to nosocomial infections, especially following surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the preventability of nosocomial infections.
  • To highlight the importance of aseptic principles in mitigating infection risks.
  • To underscore the necessity of infection control measures in all procedural settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nosocomial infections.
  • Analysis of cost and mortality data associated with hospital-acquired infections.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Emphasis on the principles of asepsis and their application.

    • Main Results:

    • Nosocomial infections represent a significant preventable cause of death.
    • The economic burden of these infections is substantial.
    • Aseptic techniques are fundamental in reducing infection rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Nosocomial infections pose a serious threat to patient health and healthcare economics.
    • Strict adherence to aseptic principles is essential for preventing these infections.
    • Implementing and consistently applying asepsis is vital across all medical procedures to safeguard patients.