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The Epidemiology and Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections: An Update

Drugs, 2021
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that is a common cause of nosocomial infections, particularly pneumonia, infection in immunocompromised hosts, and in those with structural lung disease such as cystic fibrosis. Epidemiological
D. Reynolds, M. Kollef
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Exploratory study of fathers providing Kangaroo Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Aim and Objectives To explore fathers' views and experiences of providing Kangaroo Care (KC) to their baby cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Background Kangaroo Care has been known to improve the health outcome for preterm, low birth weight and medically vulnerable term infants and achieve the optimal perinatal health ...
Qiuxia Dong, Mary Steen, Dianne Wepa, Amye Eden   +3 more
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Epidemiological aspects of surgical site infections in an income country. The case of regional hospital center, Borgou (Benin) [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Surgical site infection is frustrating for the care team and depressing for the patient. Objective: To determine the epidemiological aspects of surgical site infections in regional hospital, Borgou.
Akpata, Robert, Allodé S., Alexandre, And Mêhinto K., Delphin, Atakpa S., Felix, Dadjo A., Yves, Fatigba O., Holden, Hodonou M., Adrien, Hounkponou-ahouingnan, Fanny, Mensah Ad, Emile, Tamou-sambo, Bio, Tobome, SEMEVO ROMARIC   +10 more
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Performance of N‐Halamine‐Based Self‐Decontaminating Fabric Finish With UV Absorber Nanoparticles for Medical Gown and Military Uniforms

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Scanning electron microscopy images of fabric with the applied PSPH finish with ZnO nanoparticles and further chlorination. ABSTRACT Protective clothing can help protect wearers from biological hazards; however, contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) can lead to widespread pathogen transmission.
Anita Amir Labonno, Rene Arredondo Campos, Jemma Forgie, Yongfeng Gao, Paulina de la Mata, Fanny Chainiau, Mehdi ben Salah, Jane Batcheller, James J. Harynuk, Patricia I. Dolez   +9 more
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Hand washing Compliance - Is It A Reality? [PDF]

, 2007
Background: Transmission of microorganisms from the hands of health care workers is the main source of cross-infection in hospitals and can be prevented by hand washing.
J B, Suchitra, N, Lakshmidevi
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Probability of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic target attainment for different piperacillin/tazobactam dosing regimens in renally impaired patients in a non‐intensive care unit setting

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims To optimize antibiotic therapy for pathogens classified as susceptible, increased exposure (I), an increased exposure of piperacillin/tazobactam (PTZ) is required. However, dosing recommendations are currently only available for patients with normal renal function.
Emma Dohmann, Stefan Hagel, Max Kurlbaum, Paul Schellong, Oliver Scherf‐Clavel, Güzin Surat   +5 more
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Nurses practices regarding the prevention of nosocomial infections in the neurosurgical intensive care unit [PDF]

, 2010
Objectives: This study was conducted for determining nurses’ interventions to preventive nosocomial infections seen in a neurosurgery intensive care unit (ICU).Materials and methods: The study population was comprised of with 10 nurses who worked in the ...
Hülya Bulut, Sevilay Yüceer
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Severe bloodstream infection due to KPC-producer e coli in a renal transplant recipient treated with the double-carbapenem regimen and analysis of in vitro synergy testing a case report [PDF]

, 2016
Transplant recipients are at high risk of infections caused by multidrug resistant microorganisms. Due to the limited thera- peutic options, innovative antimicrobial combinations against carbape- nem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae causing severe infections
CIPOLLA, ALESSIA, D'ABRAMO, ALESSANDRA, DE ANGELIS, Massimiliano, Favaro, Marco, Ferretti, Giancarlo, GIZZI, FRANCESCA, IANNETTA, MARCO, MASCELLINO, Maria Teresa, MASTROIANNI, Claudio Maria, OLIVA, ALESSANDRA, RUSSO, Gianluca, VULLO, Vincenzo   +11 more
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Dose individualisation of antibiotics in critically ill patients with inflammation: A narrative review

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Due to extensive pathophysiological changes in critically ill patients, standard dosing of antibiotics may lead to inadequate drug exposure. This is concerning, as insufficient plasma drug concentrations may lead to treatment failure, whereas excessive drug exposure may increase the risk of toxic adverse events.
Sarah Dräger, Iris K. Minichmayr, Narges Alipanah‐Lechner, Erin F. Barreto, Lieuwe D. J. Bos, Lucas M. Fleuren, Nicole G. M. Hunfeld, Sumith K. Mathew, Sophie L. Stocker, João Paulo Telles, Antoni Torres, Birgit C. P. Koch, Henrik Endeman   +12 more
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Mupirocin prophylaxis against nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus infections in nonsurgical patients: a randomized study [PDF]

, 2004
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is a major risk factor for nosocomial S. aureus infection. Studies show that intranasal mupirocin can prevent nosocomial surgical site infections. No data are available on the efficacy of
Keulen, P.H.J. (Peter) van, Kluytmans, J.A.J.W. (Jan), Meester, M.H.M. (Marlene), Ott, A. (Alewijn), Vandenbroucke-Grauls, C.M.J.E. (Christina), Verbrugh, H.A. (Henri), Vos, M.C. (Margreet), Voss, A. (Andreas), Wertheim, H.F.L. (Heiman)   +8 more
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