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Sternal Wound Care to Prevent Infections in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients

L Stoodley, L Lillington, L Ansryan... - Critical Care Nursing ..., 2012 - Abstract Sternal wound infection postcardiac surgery is a serious complication that can lead to increased length of stay, substantial financial impact, and increased mortality. The occurrence of sternal wound infections has been reported from 0.4% to 4% of ...