Bloodstream Infections With Central Lines
March 27, 2011
A central line is a tube placed in a large vein in the neck or chest used to provide necessary medical treatment, such as medications or fluids. A central line is usually put in in a hospital setting by a trained medical professional. If the central line is put in incorrectly or is not clean, a se[...]
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TOP RATED HOSPITALS OFFER BETTER PATIENT SAFETY
March 11, 2011
HealthGrades, an independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes, has recently issued the results of a study that found that patients have a 46% lower risk of experiencing a patient safety incident at a top-rated hospital compared to a poorly-rated hospital. The findings we[...]
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