Research Article

Evaluation of healthcare-associated infections in general intensive care unit in Meram State Hospital

Volume: 61 Number: 4 December 12, 2022
  • Barış Balasar
  • Ömer Uğur
  • Esma Eroğlu *
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Evaluation of healthcare-associated infections in general intensive care unit in Meram State Hospital

Abstract

Aim: Healthcare-associated infections are a major source of concern in all areas of hospitals, particularly in intensive care units. The goal of our study was to look at the current situation and evaluate the measures that can be taken based on the data obtained by examining the rates and factors of healthcare-associated infections in the general intensive care units of our hospital over a one-year period. Materials and Methods: Between January 2020 and December 2020, 665 patients who were followed up and treated in the general intensive care unit of Meram State Hospital were followed up in terms of healthcare-associated infections, and their outcomes were evaluated. Results: 5354 hospitalization days of 665 patients who were followed up in the general intensive care units for a year were evaluated, and it was determined that 53 of the patients developed healthcare-associated infections. Twenty-two (41.5%) of patients with healthcare-associated infections were female, while 31 (58.5%) were male. It was discovered that the patients' mean age was 71,7±14 (19-94). The infection rate was calculated to be 5.86 and the density to be 7.28. Furthermore, the rates of invasive device-associated nosocomial infection are as follows: 1.02 for central line-associated bloodstream infections, 0.56 for catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and 0 for ventilator-associated pneumonia. Conclusion: Healthcare-associated infections are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in intensive care units. Due to the improvement in medical care and the increase in life expectancy in parallel with this, effective surveillance practices are of critical importance.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Barış Balasar
Türkiye

Ömer Uğur
Türkiye

Esma Eroğlu *
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 12, 2022

Submission Date

April 11, 2022

Acceptance Date

June 8, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 61 Number: 4

Vancouver
1.Barış Balasar, Ömer Uğur, Esma Eroğlu. Evaluation of healthcare-associated infections in general intensive care unit in Meram State Hospital. EJM. 2022 Dec. 1;61(4):602-8. doi:10.19161/etd.1209450

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