Nosocomial Infection Prevention And Control
Mostrando 1-12 de 22 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Economic impact of treatment for surgical site infections in cases of total knee arthroplasty in a tertiary public hospital in Brazil
The aim of this study was to estimate the additional cost of treatment of a group of nosocomial infections in a tertiary public hospital. A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted by means of analyzing the medical records of 34 patients with infection after total knee arthroplasty, diagnosed in 2006 and 2007, who met the criteria for nosocomia
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2010-08
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2. Evaluation of the efficacy of interventions on the colonization by Acinetobacter spp. and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an intensive care unit / Avaliação da eficácia de medidas preventivas no controle de Acinetobacter spp. e Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistente a carbapenêmicos em unidade de terapia intensiva
Nosocomial infections by resistant pathogens are a major public health concern due to their related costs, morbidity and mortality. The cross transmission of resistant pathogens are dependent on the existence of a source, colonized patients or environment, and on carriage by the healthcare workerss hands. The increasing incidence of infections and colonizati
Publicado em: 2010
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3. Epidemiologia molecular de Escherichia coli e Klebsiella spp produtoras de beta-lactamase de espectro ampliado
The extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) represent an important mechanism of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics. Such enzymes have spread among members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, which are responsible for infections related to health care, particularly nosocomial infections. Objectives: (a) To determine the prevalence of ESBL producing Escheric
Publicado em: 2009
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4. Infecções hospitalares em pacientes cardiopatas sob procedimento hemodialítico em unidade de terapia intensiva / Nosocomial infections in cardiac patients under hemodialysis procedure in an intensive care unit
Introdução: Os procedimentos hemodialíticos para a correção da lesão renal têm a infecção como principal complicação. Em pacientes com lesão renal crônica (LRC), submetidos à hemodiálise em centros especializados, a infecção da corrente sanguínea (ICS) comprovadamente é a mais importante. Para pacientes críticos, com lesão renal aguda (L
Publicado em: 2009
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5. Percepções de profissionais de saúde relativas à infecção hospitalar e às práticas de controle de infecção / Perceptions of health professionals regarding to nosocomial infection
The objective of this study was to verify the perception of physicians, nurses and auxiliaries or technicians regarding to nosocomial infections and their prevention and control practices. A semi-structured interview was made with eight professionals of each category who work in hospitals in the city of Sao Paulo, with the commission of infection control acc
Publicado em: 2008
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6. Colonização por Candida em indivíduos com candidemia / Candida colonization in individuals with candidemia
In the last two decades, Candida spp. have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens in the world and in Brazil. The identification of the source of infection is important in approaching prevention and control strategies. Strategies for the prevention of endogenous candidiasis may focus, to a certain extent, on methods for reducing mucosal colonization, for
Publicado em: 2008
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7. Outbreak of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in a neonatal intensive care unit related to the hands of a healthcare worker / Surto de Klebsiella pneumoniae produtora de beta-lactamase de espectro estendido relacionada à colonização persistente das mãos de uma profissional de saúde em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal
The aim of this study was to describe the investigation of an outbreak of Klebsiella pneumoniae at a neonatal intensive care unit, associated with the persistently colonized hands of a nurse who had onychomycosis on her left thumb. We reviewed the use of the epidemiological method for investigating healthcare related outbreaks of infections. We also reviewed
Publicado em: 2007
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8. Infecções hospitalares do trato urinário e corrente sangüínea e fatores associados em pacientes internados em unidades de tratamento intensivo no Distrito Federal
Introduction: hospital-acquired infection is a public health issue because it increases morbidity, mortality and time of permanence of patients leading to higher hospitalization costs. In the health centers of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are particularly concerned places with hospital infection due to the severity of illness and due to greater exposure of pa
Publicado em: 2007
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9. Risk factors for infection by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital in Salvador, Brazil
Nosocomial infection caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-Kp) have been frequently reported worldwide. We have no information on such problems in Bahia, Brazil. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the risk factors for nosocomial infections caused by ESBL-Kp, in a tertiary hospital, in Bahia, Brazil. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We evalu
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2006-06
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10. Staphylococcus aureus and meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in health professionals and the interfaces with nosocomial infections / "Staphylococcus aureus e Staphylococcus aureus meticilina resistentes (MRSA) em profissionais de saúde e as interfaces com as infecções nosocomiais"
Staphylococcus aureus is an important microorganism in the nosocomial environment, mainly disseminated by the hands of health professionals. Based on this understanding about the theme, we decided to carry out this study. Objectives: assess the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in medical and nursing te
Publicado em: 2006
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11. Soroprevalência de hepatite C em pacientes em hemodiálise no Estado de Minas Gerais
Introduction: Hepatitis C is a worldwide public health problem. Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in hemodialysis (HD) programs comprise a risk group for acquisition of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. HCV seroprevalence in patients on HD has fallen in recent years as a result of public health policies adopted in developed and developing countries.
Publicado em: 2006
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12. Surgical site infection in a university hospital in northeast Brazil
We examined prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) in a tertiary teaching hospital in northeast Brazil, from January 1994 to December 2003. The survey included 5,742 patients subjected to thoracic, urologic, vascular and general surgery. The criteria for diagnosing SSI were those of the Centers for Disease Control, USA, and the variables of the National
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2005-08