People on breathing machines, called ventilators, have an increased risk of developing pneumonia. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is caused by germs that enter the lungs when a person is on a breathing machine.
Bloodstream Infections can be a life-threatening complication during a hospital stay. Patients are an important part of the teamwork necessary for prevention. Learn how infections in the bloodstream occur and what can patients can do to help prevent them.
Watch the safety precautions taken to protect you while you are in the hospital, what you can do to help prevent re-infection, and how to recognize the symptoms of re-infection.
Premature and/or sick babies have a greater risk of infection. Make sure you prepare yourself and your baby's visitors for keeping the NICU environment safe and healthy.
