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How to Eliminate Cathador Infections

Cathadors are ubiquitous in american hospitals, and they're also one of the most common sources of infection. These infections were actually causing about 30 thousand deaths each year in the united states - roughly as many as car accidents. Medical profession swould wash their hands with soap, clean the patient's skin with antiseptic put sterile drapes over the entire patient, wear a sterile mask, hat, gown and gloves. And the those simple steps have brought striking results. In its almost entirely eradicated catheder infections, and i saved thousands of lives.

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