The word "nosocomial" refers to infections that occur in hospitals or other medical facilities. It describes infections that were not present or incubating when the person was admitted, but were acquired during their stay in the healthcare setting.
Additional research is needed to determine the frequency of nosocomial infections in private veterinary practice as this data does not exist at this time. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)
Postoperative patients are among those at highest risk for nosocomial infection. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)
Today's Technician: Assisting the Surgeon — Practical Strategies for Preventing Nosocomial Infections (todaysveterinarynurse.com)