Healthcare Associated Infection
Mostrando 1-12 de 69 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Qual é a periodicidade da troca de sonda vesical de demora na atenção básica?
Não há recomendação para a troca de sonda vesical de demora com intervalo fixo. Deve ser trocada quando há: alterações clínicas do paciente, episódios de infecção, drenagem inadequada ou incrustações. Caso o paciente tenha histórico de infecções e um padrão de tempo entre a colocação da sonda e o surgimento dos primeiros sinais de infec
Núcleo de Telessaúde Município São Paulo. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. COVID-19 in otolaryngologists: a cross-sectional multicenter study
Abstract Introduction: The nose and throat are areas of high viral load, which could place otolaryngologists at an even higher risk for COVID-19 than other health-care workers. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in otorhinolaryngologists in southern Brazil, its relationship to demographic data, professional practice a
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Antimicrobial use for treatment of healthcare-associated infections and bacterial resistance in a reference neonatal unit
Abstract Objective The use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, such as third and fourth-generation, are responsible for emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms in neonatal units. Furthermore, antimicrobial daily doses are not standardized in neonatology. This study aimed to investigate the association between the use of antimicrobial broad spectrum to
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-06
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4. Experience of 2003 SARS has a negative psychological impact on healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has instilled fear and stress among healthcare workers. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess work stress and associated factors among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak and to evaluate whether prior experience of treating severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) had a positive or negative
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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5. Total antibiotic use in a state-wide area and resistance patterns in Brazilian hospitals: an ecologic study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Use of antibiotic and bacterial resistance is the result of a complex interaction not completely understood. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of entire antimicrobial use (community plus hospitals) on the incidence of bloodstream infections in intensive care units adjusted by socioeconomic factors, quality of healthcare, and access
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-12
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6. Sustained reduction of healthcare-associated infections after the introduction of a bundle for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in medical-surgical intensive care units
Abstract Background Infection control interventions can be erroneously interpreted if outcomes are assessed in short periods. Also, statistical methods usually applied to compare outcomes before and after interventions are not appropriate for analyzing time series. Aims To analyze the impact of a bundle directed at reducing the incidence of ventilator-asso
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-10
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7. Healthcare-Associated Infections in a Cardiac Surgery Service in Brazil
Abstract Objectives: The study aimed to determine the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and their sites in a cardiac surgery service, as well as to determine if gender and age were risk factors for infection and to quantify mortality and increase in the hospital length of stay (LOS) due to HAI. Methods: Medical records of patients who und
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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8. Cutaneous infection by Mycobacterium lentiflavum after subcutaneous injection of lipolytic formula,
Abstract The incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections is increasing worldwide; by 2017, more than 190 species and subspecies have been documented. Although classically associated with immunosuppression, the recognition of these etiological agents in diseases affecting immunocompetent individuals and in healthcare-associated infections, such as af
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-08
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9. Frequency and factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women and their pets in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Toxoplasmosis is an asymptomatic disease that can lead to systemic disease in the fetus of pregnant women with primary infection. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis, associated factors, and correlation between the serology of pregnant women and their pets, in the municipality of Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. MET
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 02/12/2019
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10. Infections in patients with multiple myeloma treated with conventional chemotherapy: a single-center, 10-year experience in Pakistan
ABSTRACT Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy with variable degrees of immunodeficiency. Disease- and treatment-related compromise of the immune system predisposes patients to infections, which are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Objective: We aimed to establish the incidence and main characteristics of infection
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 25/11/2019
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11. Emerging carbapenem-resistant Aeromonas spp. infections in Cali, Colombia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Aeromonas species are renowned enteric pathogens with virulence determinants linked to human diseases, such as gastroenteritis, skin, soft-tissue and muscle infections, and septicemia. A recent concern of resistance in this organism has emerged, especially the presence carbapenemases. Herein we describe a case series of emerging carba
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 25/11/2019
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12. Risk Factors for In-Hospital Mortality in Infective Endocarditis
Resumo Fundamento: A endocardite infecciosa (EI) está associada a complicações graves e alta mortalidade. A avaliação das taxas de mortalidade e preditores de eventos fatais é importante para identificar fatores modificáveis relacionados ao padrão de tratamento, com o objetivo de melhorar os desfechos. Objetivos: Avaliar os desfechos clínicos de p
Arq. Bras. Cardiol.. Publicado em: 14/11/2019