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Obesity and nosocomial infections
Journal of Hospital Infection, 2013The prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is a major goal in modern healthcare. Intrinsic, patient-related factors may contribute to the risk of HCAIs.To review the association between obesity and the risk and outcome of HCAIs.A PubMed search of relevant studies on obesity and nosocomial infections and obesity and dosing of ...
Syrjänen Jaana +2 more
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Nosocomial respiratory infections
Preventive Medicine, 1974Abstract Nosocomial respiratory infections, including influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus disease, respiratory syncytial virus, psittacosis, tuberculosis, bacterial pneumonia, and fungal disease, have been widely reported in the medical literature. To estimate the relative risk of acquiring them and to determine their characteristics, data from 117 ...
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Nosocomial Staphylococcal Infections
Annals of Internal Medicine, 1981Excerpt To the editor: Hospital-acquired infections caused by methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureushave become increasingly common in the United States and in recent years have affected patien...
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Nosocomial infective endocarditis
Journal of Hospital Infection, 2000Nosocomial infective endocarditis (NIE) is a rare complication of nosocomial bacteraemia; however, it is an infection of great importance because of its high mortality and because in many cases it is potentially preventable. Whilst many aspects of NIE are similar to community-acquired infective endocarditis (CIE), there are important differences ...
A, Gilleece, L, Fenelon
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Surveillance of nosocomial infections
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 1989Surveillance for nosocomial infections is one of the most effective quality assurance outcome measurements of health care. To provide the most reliable data, organization is the key to reporting good data. Specific criteria must be defined, and where and how the necessary data is most readily available must be determined.
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Ornithosis as a Nosocomial Infection
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1977An outbreak of ornithosis in the department of infectious diseases of a general hospital is described. The outbreak comprised 12 cases aged 18-80 years. The index case had a history of contact with birds. He developed a serious illness and died. 11 persons contracted the disease after contact with the index case; 8 of them were personnel of the clinic ...
K A, Broholm +5 more
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Neonatal nosocomial infections
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 1989Prevention of infection in the high-risk infant presents a challenge for all members of the health care team. The infant's condition must be constantly assessed for risk factors, and a plan of care must be developed to reduce that risk. That plan requires a thorough understanding of the multiple factors (the infant host, potential pathogens, and ...
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Nosocomial Infections in the Elderly
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 1989Aging is associated with an increased frequency and severity of many infectious diseases, including nosocomial infections in the hospital and nursing home. An age-related decline in host defense functions is the primary explanation for this phenomenon.
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Immunotherapeutics for nosocomial infections
Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, 2004Nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections are associated with prolonged hospitalisation and increased healthcare costs and resource utilisation. Continued advances in sophisticated medical procedures, an increase in the number of immunocompromised patients and a steady rise in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms has renewed interest in ...
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Nosocomial Respiratory Infections
Infection Control, 1983AbstractNosocomial respiratory tract infections are major causes of excessive morbidity and mortality in US hospitals, affecting an estimated five to ten of every 1,000 patients. Patients with serious underlying diseases have an especially high risk of acquiring these infections, and that risk is magnified by exposure to respiratory therapy.
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