Multicenter Study of the Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections in Italian Hospitals

2004 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Di Pietrantonj ◽  
Lorenza Ferrara ◽  
G. Lomolino
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Tract Infections

AbstractA point-prevalence study of nosocomial infections was conducted in 10 generai hospitals in northwestern Italy in June and July 2000. Infection rates were compared by type and site among the different hospitals. Urinary tract infections were most frequent, accounting for 57.8% of 128 nosocomial infections.

Healthcare associated urinary tract infections: a protocol for a national point prevalence study

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Mitchell ◽  
Anne Gardner ◽  
Wendy Beckingham ◽  
Oyebola Fasugba
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals A point prevalence study of catheter associated urinary tract infections among patients admitted in an university hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 3964
Author(s):  
Filippo Binda ◽  
Antonia Demarchi ◽  
Alessandro Galazzi ◽  
Gabriella Nicolò ◽  
Alberto Bisesti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Urinary Catheter ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common type of healthcare associated infection in acute care hospitals. Most involve urinary drainage devices, such as urinary catheter. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in adult patients of a tertiary level university hospital.Methods: The point prevalence study was conducted in one single day and included all adult patients admitted in medical, surgical wards and intensive care units. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) criteria were adopted to classify the different type of UTIs.Results: Out of a total of 497 adult inpatients, 94 patients had a urinary catheter for at least 48 hours. The prevalence of symptomatic urinary tract infection (SUTI) in this sample is 17%. Escherichia coli (31.2%), Enterococcus faecium (25.0%) and Enterococcus faecalis (12.5%) are the most common pathogens found.Conclusions: The main isolated uropathogens in this study are Gram-negative and Escherichia coli remains one of the most frequent cause of UTIs in human. Gram-negative pathogens have multiple virulent factors responsible for their adherence to uroepithelium and urinary catheter positioning facilitates the transmission of these pathogens to urinary tract. Urinary catheterization is frequently used as solution to facilitate continence and maintain skin integrity in elderly patients. Urinary incontinence frequently is an example of inappropriate use of urinary catheter: for that reason, urinary catheter should be considered as the last option if other solution, like incontinence pads, are not indicated.

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PEDIATRICS ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 764-764
Author(s):  
THOMAS E. WISWELL
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
First Year ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
First Year Of Life

In Reply.— Dr Altschul presents data on urinary tract infections during infancy and reports infection rates substantially lower than those we have previously reported.1,2 He then makes several conclusions based on these differences. His data indicate that the maximum infection rates would be 0.11% among girls and 0.02% and 0.12% among circumcised and uncircumcised boys, respectively. In contrast, from a population of 422,328 infants, we found the overall incidence of symptomatic urinary tract infection during the first year of life to be 0.57% in girls, 0.11% in circumcised boys, and 1.12% in uncircumcised boys.

Pediatric Sepsis in Our Community: A Point Prevalence Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 039-047
Author(s):  
Ryan K. Breuer ◽  
Frank Carnevale ◽  
Jessica Donhauser ◽  
Mika Iwano ◽  
Bree Kramer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Acute Infection ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Urgent Care ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Pediatric Sepsis ◽  
Tract Infections

Abstract Objective Hospital-based studies are the main sources of epidemiologic data on pediatric sepsis, underrepresenting those managed as outpatients. This may disadvantage community providers, especially when determining triage, referral, and follow-up. Our objective was to characterize sepsis in nonhospitalized children and describe resources allocated to their care. Methods This was a point prevalence study conducted in 11 primary care (PC) offices, 2 urgent care (UC) centers, and 1 pediatric emergency department (ED) serving Western New York. Patients aged 18 years and younger evaluated at a participating site on one of four study dates over a 12-month period were eligible to participate. Patients were included if temperature and heart rate and/or respiratory rate were documented during their visit. The primary outcome was the prevalence of sepsis in participating sites. Results Of 3,269 eligible children, 52.6% (n = 1,719) met inclusion criteria, 91% of whom (n = 1,576) were evaluated for acute infection. Sepsis criteria were met by 8.8% of these patients (22.4% in ED, 13.0% in UC centers, and 1.6% in PC offices). Most (74%) patients with sepsis were managed solely by initial site and sent home. However, meeting sepsis criteria was associated with higher odds of escalation of care beyond initial site (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.59, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.62–4.17). The presence of tachycardia (aOR: 2.88, 95% CI: 1.70–4.90) or a lower respiratory tract infection (aOR: 3.69, 95% CI: 2.28–5.99) was also independently associated with higher odds of care escalation. Conclusion Nearly 1 in 10 children seeking outpatient evaluation for infection met sepsis criteria. While most were managed without transfer or hospital admission, the diagnosis did carry higher odds of care escalation. Tachycardia and lower respiratory tract infections also conveyed an increased likelihood, suggesting additional screening possibilities for outpatient clinicians.

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