Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Observational Study
Impact of nosocomial infections on patient mortality following cardiac surgery.
To determine the rate of nosocomial infection among patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to identify risk factors and the impact of these infections on patient mortality. ⋯ Nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery constitute the main independent risk factor for mortality after the first week of surgery. These data suggest that its prevention following cardiac surgery must be prioritised to improve patient outcomes.