Nosocomial Infection Investigation in 1620 Cases / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To assess the current status of nosocomial infection and antibiotics utilization of the hospital.METHODS The hospital infection rate was investigated,by means of prevalence survey and investigation of bed-side and cases records.RESULTS Of the 1620 surveyed cases,the prevalence rate was 5.49% and the case prevalence rate 5.93%.And the top three infected sites were the lower respiratory tract,upper respiratory tract and urinary tract(48.88%,13.54% and 10.42%,respectively).The total number of antibiotic use was 599 case-times.The incidence of antibiotic use was 36.9%.Of 322 cases,53.76% was intended for active treatment,and 34.56% for preventive regimen.CONCLUSIONS It is necessary to strengthen management of hospital infection and the management of clinical antibiotic usage in some wards.