Investigation of nosocomial infection of 6395 hospitalized neonates / 中华临床感染病杂志
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
;
(6): 271-273, 2008.
Artículo
en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-397284
ABSTRACT
Objective To identify risk factors, incidence and trends of nosocomial infections in the neonate ward. Methods Total 6395 hospitalized neonates were sub-grouped by state of maturity, attending to neonate intensive care unit (NICU), length of stay, underlying diseases, use of antibacterial agents and mechanical ventilation. Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed in each subgroup. Results Among 6395 hospitalized neonates, 168 (2.63%) had nosocomial infections, and the incidence rates were of statistical difference among groups (P<0.01), Lower respiratory tract was the most frequent infection site accounting for 80.9% of all infections. 61.3% eases were caused by gram negative bacteria, in which 72.06% were enterobacteriaceae. Conclusions To prevent nosecomial infection among neonates the following measures should taken improve care for NICU and premature babies, reduce length of stay, avoid invasive procedures, isolate infected neonates and use antibacterial agents rationally.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
/
Factores de riesgo
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS