Three-Year Evaluation of Nosocomial Infection Rates of the ICU

Dereli, Necla; Ozayar, Esra; Degerli, Semih; Şahin, Şaziye; Koç, Filiz

doi:10.1016/j.bjane.2012.03.004

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“…Antimicrobial resistance is a public health concern 1 . Among resistant pathogens, the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is of note because it is often associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in patients in intensive care units (ICUs) 2 . P. aeruginosa is resistant to several antibiotics and has the ability to rapidly develop resistance to new antimicrobials.…”

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the ICU: prevalence, resistance profile, and antimicrobial consumption

Ribeiro

Crozatti

Silva

et al. 2020

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the main pathogens causing infection in intensive care units (ICUs) and usually presents antimicrobial resistance. Methods: Data were obtained from ICUs between 2010 and 2013. Results: P. aeruginosa had a prevalence of 14.5% of which 48.7% were multidrug resistant. We observed increasing resistance to carbapenems and polymyxin B and growing consumption of aminoglycosides, meropenem, ceftazidime, and polymyxin B. The regression impact between resistance and consumption was significant with respect to amikacin, imipenem, meropenem, and polymyxin B. Conclusions: Monitoring antimicrobial consumption and resistant microorganisms should be reinforced to combat antimicrobial-and multidrug resistance.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the ICU: prevalence, resistance profile, and antimicrobial consumption

Ribeiro

Crozatti

Silva

et al. 2020

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Hence, the impact of nosocomial infections is more significant in resource-poor countries. [16] Main problems in developing countries are understaffing, poor infrastructure in ICU and poor maintenance of records making situation difficult to get clarity on the incidence of these infections. Although it is difficult to solve some problems associated with financial hardship in developing countries, most solutions are simple and not resource demanding.…”

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Incidence of Nosocomial Infections Amongst Patients Admitted in Wards at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Bhakta¹,

Chakravarty²

2017

Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res.

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Background: A hospital-acquired infection (HAI), also known as a nosocomial infection, is an infection that is acquired in a hospital or other health care facility. This study was done to evaluate the prevalence of nosocomial infections (NI) among the patients admitted in the ward in a medical hospital. Methods: The total study participants were 190 including 102 males and 88 females. Complete history of patients was taken along with the clinical examination. All the study subjects were examined daily to assess the treatment and to detect any new infection. Patient's body temperature was also monitored regularly. All the routine investigations such as complete blood picture, blood sugar level, urine analysis and chest radiograph were also done. Data so obtained was evaluated using SPSS-20 and was expressed as percentage and variables as required. Results: The percentage of subjects with nosocomial infection was 20%. Significant differences of NI were found with age, gender, socioeconomic status, educational level, and duration of stay in hospital. The urinary tract infection (UTI) was seen among most of the cases. Acinetobacter (32.5%) was the most commonly seen organism which followed Pseudomonousaeruginosa (25.2%) as the causative factors. Conclusion: The study revealed incidence rate of nosocomial infectionas 20%. Hospital administration should maintain proper measures regarding infection control procedures.

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“…Similarly many other studies reported by Dereli et al during a three-year period which were 53%, 29.15%, and 16.62% respectively. [11] A study in a hospital of North India observed an incidence rate of 33.5% in their respiratory ICU. [12] The infection rate observed in present teaching hospital indicates a relatively low prevalence of nosocomial infections, suggestive of good aseptic practices, hand hygiene principles and good ventilatory and urinary catheter care.…”

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Incidence of Nosocomial Infection in Intensive Care Unit: An Experience at a Teaching Hospital

Kujur¹,

Lakra²

2015

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OBJECTIVE:The present study was done to evaluate the prevalence of nosocomial infections (NI) among the patients admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) in a medical teaching Institute. METHODS: The total study participants were 363 including male and females. A proforma was designed to collect data in which complete history of patients was taken along with the clinical examination. All the study subjects were examined on daily basis to assess the treatment outcome and to detect the confirmation of any new infection. Patient's body temperature was also monitored regularly. All the routine investigations such as complete blood picture, blood sugar level, urine analysis and chest radiograph were also done. The incidence of nosocomial infections was assessed by Student's T-test and ANOVA test at p value <0.05. RESULTS: The percentage of subjects with nosocomial infection was 12.7%. Significant differences of NI were found with age, socioeconomic status and duration of stay. The urinary tract infection (UTI) was seen among most of the cases (26.4%). Acinetobacter (30.3%) was the most commonly seen organism which followed Pseudomonous aeruginosa (25.5%) as the causative factors. CONCLUSION: The results of the study revealed incidence rate of NI as 12.7% which is a comparatively low. Still hospital administration should maintain proper measures regarding infection control procedures.

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Three-Year Evaluation of Nosocomial Infection Rates of the ICU

Cited by 9 publications

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the ICU: prevalence, resistance profile, and antimicrobial consumption

Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the ICU: prevalence, resistance profile, and antimicrobial consumption

Incidence of Nosocomial Infections Amongst Patients Admitted in Wards at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Incidence of Nosocomial Infection in Intensive Care Unit: An Experience at a Teaching Hospital

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