Clinical analysis of nosocomial infections in hospitalized cancer patients and effective precautionary measures / 中国肿瘤临床
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
;
(24): 934-937, 2013.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-435655
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The present study aimed to conduct a clinical analysis of nosocomial infections in hospitalized cancer pa-tients and propose effective precautionary measures.Methods:
We retrospectively analyzed 56,430 cases of discharges from the Cancer Institute and Hospital of Tianjin Medical University between January and December 2012.Results:
Among 825 cases, the rate of noso-comial infections was 1.46%;46.42%of the patients aged>60 years. The highest infection rate was observed in the Medical Depart-ment of Stomach Cancer. The highest composing rate was recorded in the Department of Hepatobiliary Cancer. The major pathogenic bacteria were Gram-negative bacilli;fungal infections were relatively rare. The most vulnerable body parts were the abdomen and diges-tive tract, which were mainly infected by pathogenic Escherichia coli.Conclusion:
Healthcare workers should consider the importance of influencing factors and take precautionary measures to reduce the rate of nosocomial infections in cancer patients.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
Year:
2013
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Article
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