Hospital Infection Control Committee
Mostrando 1-12 de 19 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae colonization in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units: risk factors for progression to infection
Abstract Background Little is known about factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, who are initally colonized with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Materials and methods A retrospective case–control study was conducted involving pediatric and neonatal intensive care units throughout a
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-04
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2. Risk factors for laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infection in neonates undergoing surgical procedures
Background Healthcare Associated Infections constitute an important problem in Neonatal Units and invasive devices are frequently involved. However, studies on risk factors of newborns who undergo surgical procedures are scarce. Objective To identify risk factors for laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infection in neonates undergoing surgical procedures. Meth
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-08
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3. Community-acquired pneumonia at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre: evaluation of a care protocol
To assess the adequacy of medical prescriptions for community-acquired pneumonia at the emergency department of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, we conducted a prospective cohort study, from January through April 2011. All patients with suspected pneumonia were selected from the first prescription of antimicrobials held in the emergency room. Patie
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2013-10
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4. Antimicrobials and renal failure in neutropenic patients
Antimicrobial treatment is often indicated to neutropenic patients. Although renal failure is a common complication of many antibiotics, no information could be found in the literature defining which are the best screening criteria for detecting renal injury. In this paper, the authors aim to assess the progress to renal failure in neutropenic patients on an
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2013-08
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5. Neutropenic patients and their infectious complications at a University Hospital
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics and infectious complications of neutropenic patients in a referral hospital. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out between April and September 2008, which enrolled all neutropenic patients identified by daily blood counts in the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Demographic da
Rev. Bras. Hematol. Hemoter.. Publicado em: 2013
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6. Pharmacoeconomic analysis of clinical pharmacy in HIV-positive patients / Análise farmacoeconômica da farmácia clínica em pacientes HIV positivo = : Pharmacoeconomic analysis of clinical pharmacy in HIV-positive patients
Studies demonstrate that clinical pharmacy with HIV-positive patients can lead to positive clinical results. However, few studies evaluate its economic impact. The objective of this study is to verify the economic impact of pharmaceutical care with HIV-positive patients. A prospective controlled study with systematic sampling by quota with controls paired by
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 14/09/2012
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7. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus outbreak in a pediatric intensive care unit: report of successful interventions for control and prevention
The objective of this study is to retrospectively report the results of interventions for controlling a vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) outbreak in a tertiary-care pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a University Hospital. After identification of the outbreak, interventions were made at the following levels: patient care, microbiological surveill
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. Publicado em: 2012-02
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8. A novel experience in the use of control charts for the detection of nosocomial infection outbreaks
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to compare different control charts to monitor the nosocomial infection rate per 1,000 patient-days. METHODS: The control charts considered in this study were the traditional Shewhart chart and a variation of this, the Cumulative Sum and Exponentially Weighted Moving Average charts. RESULTS: We evaluated 238 nosocomial infections t
Clinics. Publicado em: 2011
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9. Applicability of Regulatory Standard 32: an outlook of nursing professionals in a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro / Aplicabilidade da Norma Regulamentadora 32: visão dos trabalhadores de enfermagem de um hospital público do RJ
This study consists of a descriptive research and quantitative data analysis on the Applicability of Regulatory Standard-32 (NR 32) created by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) for mobilizing nursing workers in order to reduce exposure to work risks in health facilities. Research question: concerning nursing professionals, what are the fac
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 05/03/2010
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10. Vancomycin use in a brazilian teaching hospital: comparison with the Hospital Infection Controlpractices Advisory Committee Guidelines (HICPAC)
This study describes vancomycin prescribing patterns in an average complexity hospital and compare the guidelines proposed by the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). The study was conducted in a 256-bed secondary-care hospital. Data were collected of all patients given vancomycin from March 2003 to February 2004, using a standar
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2009-06
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11. AVALIAÇÃO DAS COMISSÕES DE CONTROLE DE INFECÇÃO HOSPITALAR DOS HOSPITAIS PÚBLICOS MUNICIPAIS E ESTADUAIS DE GRANDE PORTE NA CIDADE DE FORTALEZA-CE / EVALUATION COMMITTEE OF HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS AND LOCAL STATE OF LARGE CITY FORTALEZA-CE
Infecção Hospitalar é uma condição localizada ou sistêmica que resulta de uma reação adversa na presença de agente(s) infeccioso(s) ou de sua(s) toxina(s) e que não estava presente ou incubada no dia da admissão no hospital. Conforme Ministério da Saúde do Brasil (MS) para o cumprimento e execução de um Programa de Controle e Prevenção das I
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 17/12/2008
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12. Vancomycin use in a hospital with high prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: comparison with Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committe Guidelines (HICPAC)
This study evaluates vancomycin prescribing patterns in a tertiary-care hospital, with high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, comparing with the guidelines proposed by the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. The study was conducted in a 930-bed tertiary-care hospital, during 40 days (March 10 to April 30, 2003).
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2007-02