Risk indices of nosocomial infections as operational tools of continuous quality improving in respiratory medicine

S. Tognella, M. R. Turati, C. Micheletto, F. Trevisan, A. Conti, R. W. Dal Negro (Bussolengo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Nosocomial pneumonia management
Session: Nosocomial pneumonia management
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1206
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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