CONTEXT Nosocomial infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Decolonization of endogenous potential pathogenic microorganisms is important in the prevention of nosocomial infections. OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of perioperative decontamination of the nasopharynx and oropharynx with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate for reduction of nosocomial infe...

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“A study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program (PTP) on knowledge regarding prevention of Nosocomial Infection among the Staff Nurses working in selected areas of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, ShimlaHimachal Pradesh”.The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program regarding prevention of Nosocomial Infection. Quantitative research...

Nosocomial infection is a frequent event with potentially lethal consequences. We reviewed the literature on the predictive factors for mortality related to nosocomial infection in pediatric medicine. Electronic searches in English, Spanish and Portuguese of the PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS and Cochrane Collaboration Databases was performed, focusing on studies that had been published from 1996 to 20...

Introduction The National Survey of Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (ENVIN) is a computerized record of the incidence of nosocomial infection in ICU in Spain. Most international scientific societies have developed their own recommendations to avoid VAP. In our hospital, we have drafted rules for the maintenance of the airway in mechanically ventilated patients following general recommendation...

BACKGROUND We developed and tested a new method, called the Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality method, for continuous quality improvement. METHODS We used cluster randomization to assign 6 neonatal intensive care units (ICUs) to reduce nosocomial infection (infection group) and 6 ICUs to reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia (pulmonary group). We included all infants born at 32 or fewe...

Objectives. To describe the epidemiology of nosocomial infections in pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) in the United States. Background. Patient and ICU characteristics in pediatric ICUs suggest the pattern of nosocomial infections experienced may differ from that seen in adult ICUs. Methods. Data were collected between January 1992 and December 1997 from 61 pediatric ICUs in the United Sta...

BACKGROUND The usefulness of procalcitonin (PCT) measurement in critically ill medical patients with suspected nosocomial infection is unclear. The aim of the study was to assess PCT value for the early diagnosis of bacterial nosocomial infection in selected critically ill patients. METHODS An observational cohort study in a 15-bed intensive care unit was performed. Seventy patients with eith...