Fight to Survive: An Analysis of the Factors Related to the Control and Elimination of Outbreaks of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with applicable guidance on the management of outbreaks and infections of multi-resistant bacteria in the neonatal intensive care unit. The main focus will be on the different strategies for the prevention and control of outbreaks of multi-resistant bacteria, these being applied to the personnel and infrastructure of the unit. A brief comparative analysis of different neonatal intensive care units around the world and the similarities and differences in the management of outbreaks and infections will be carried out. The importance of sanitary and epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of outbreaks that can potentially occur in the pediatric intensive care unit, will be addressed in a practical way.