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Chapter-03 Safety, Body Mechanics and Prevention of Infection

BOOK TITLE: Clinical Nursing Procedures: The Art of Nursing Practice

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ISBN
9788184488104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11023_3
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
46
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Abstract

Fifteen procedures related to safety, body mechanics and prevention of infection. Procedures included are moving, turning, positioning and rolling patient in bed, helping patient to sit up and get out of bed. Hand washing, segregation of and disposal of biomedical waste and prevention of nosocomial infections.

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