Ernst D J
Center for Phlebotomy Education, Ramsey, Ind., USA.
RN. 2001 Mar;64(3):28-31; quiz 32.
Blood samples contaminated by skin-surface bacteria can increase hospital stays, cause the needless use of antibiotics, and cost thousands of dollars per incident. A few simple steps can reduce contamination and save patients and healthcare providers money, time, and heartache.
被皮肤表面细菌污染的血样会延长住院时间,导致不必要地使用抗生素,每次事件会造成数千美元的损失。几个简单的步骤就能减少污染,为患者和医疗服务提供者节省金钱、时间和减少痛苦。