A Study of Nosocomial Infections in an Intensive Care Unit in Department of Neurosurgery RIMS Ranchi
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Nosocomial infections in an intensive care unit (ICU) are common and associated with a high mortality. A retrospective study in Neurosurgery ICU (2016-17) reported that 114 of a total 663 adult ICU admissions had bacteriological cultureconfirmed nosocomial infection. commonest sites of infection were respiratory and bloodstream. Gram negative bacteria were the commonest pathogens isolated, especially Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter, and Pseudomonas species. Mortality for those with a known outcome was 33%. Improved surveillance and implementation of offective preventive interventions are needed.
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Alok Chandra Prakash, Anand Prakash, Chandra Bhushan Sahay
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