Hospital-Acquired Infections in Children

Abstract

Hospital acquired infections account for high mortality rates and hospital costs. We analyzed pediatric data from a tertiary teaching hospital and found that most of cases occurred in the intensive care unit and had significant association with invasive devices. Bloodstream infections were the main site of infection and Gram-negative bacteria were the predominant etiology.

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“…[10][11] In the present study, from here, in another study, bloodstream infections were the most frequent (31%), followed by respiratory tract infections (20%). 11 Regarding the major HAI sites, the CDC/National Health Security Network (Rede Nacional de Segurança em Saúde -NHSN) describes the importance of relating infection sites in hospital settings. 12 Differences in the prevalence of certain bacteria can occur at each site of infection, with S. aureus being more frequent in bloodstream, respiratory tract and skin infections.…”

“…In a study in five years of observation, the overall rate in hospitalization and ICU units was 14.32 infections/1,000 patientdays, showing that the distribution and expected incidence of infection may vary according to the institutional profile and that vigilance must be constant in to implement good practices in the health service. 11 In general, studies describe that HAIs tend to be more incident in ICUs due to the severity of clinical picture, immune compromise, and invasive procedures. [10][11] In the present study, from here, in another study, bloodstream infections were the most frequent (31%), followed by respiratory tract infections (20%).…”

“…11 In general, studies describe that HAIs tend to be more incident in ICUs due to the severity of clinical picture, immune compromise, and invasive procedures. [10][11] In the present study, from here, in another study, bloodstream infections were the most frequent (31%), followed by respiratory tract infections (20%). 11 Regarding the major HAI sites, the CDC/National Health Security Network (Rede Nacional de Segurança em Saúde -NHSN) describes the importance of relating infection sites in hospital settings.…”

Epidemiological profile of isolated bacteria in a public pediatric hospital

“…HAIs are important adverse events that affect not only the permanence of admissions and costs, but also morbidity and mortality. [10][11] In UII and UIII, the overall rates of HAIs were 5 infections/1,000 patient-days and 14 infections/1,000 patient-days, respectively. The higher frequency of HAIs in the hospitalization units when compared to ICUs may be associated with a higher number of beds, professional turnover, people from different locations, and presence of relatives.…”

“…1 The implementation of preventive strategies for HAI control in health institutions, aiming at a better quality of care, has contribute greatly to the possible reduction of infection rates, although they may still be considered significant. [10][11] According to Infectious Diseases Society of America, among the most important clinical and epidemiological bacteria are E. faecium, S. aureus, K. pneumoniae, A. baumannii, P. aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp, denominated pathogens ESKAPE. 13 The ESKAPE pathogens are responsible for a substantial percentage of nosocomial infections and represent the vast majority of isolates.…”