An Audit on Infection Control Measures in El-Ibrashi's Center of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Internal Medicine Department - Cairo University Hospital, Egypt

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
Aml El-Sayed Abdou ◽  
Amani Al Kholy ◽  
Omaima Al Hennawy
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Internal Medicine Department ◽  
Infection Control Measures

scholarly journals Infant Case of Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri Urinary Infection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyppolite K Tchidjou ◽  
Bernard Romeo
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Urinary Infection ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Infant Case

Abstract Since 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is highly contagious with a high mortality rate. France has taken strict infection control measures. According to the report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children are less affected with COVID-19 and seem to have less severe disease than adults. We reported the first confirmed infant case of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri urinary infection in 6-week-old child admitted on 25 March 2020 with mild symptoms in the Pediatric COVID Unit of Amiens University Hospital, France.

scholarly journals Nurses Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures during The Second Stage of Labor: A Multicenter Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Somia F. E. Fahmi ◽  
Zeinab A. A. Baraia ◽  
Inaam H. Abdelati
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Infection Control Practice ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Second Stage Of Labor ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Significant Difference

Context: Infection prevention remains a significant public health challenge for healthcare systems, especially in maternity and delivery units. Good understanding and compliance of nurses with infection control measures during delivery are essential factors that improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and decrease morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses' practice regarding infection control measures during the second stage of labor in multiple centers. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study was adopted in this study. The study population included all nurses working in labor rooms of four hospitals (100 nurses), namely Suez Canal University Hospital, Zagazig University Hospital, Ismailia General Hospital, And Zagazig General Hospital. Data collection tool encompassed a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess nurses' general characteristics, physical and organizational barriers that prevent nurses from complying with infection control measures, infection control practice checklist to assess nurses` compliance with infection control measures during the second stage of labor. Results: The highest percentage of the studied nurses' age was between 19-<29 (56.6%, 63.8%). Near half were technical nurses (43.4%, 44.7%). The majority of the studied nurses had not had periodic checks. Also, most of them were vaccinated against viral hepatitis B (86.8%, 91.5%). There was a statistically significant difference between Ismalia and Zagazig hospitals in physical barriers. The highest mean percent for infection control practice was for perineal care 100%, using the invasive device during labor 92%, preparing birthing room and its equipment 75.9%. A satisfactory infection control practice was revealed among 88% of the studied nurses. The satisfactory practice of nurses was 100%, 92.1%, 86.9%, 44.1% in Zagazig General Hospital, Ismalia University Hospital, Zagazig University Hospital, Ismalia General Hospital, respectively. Conclusion: The result of the study concluded that most nurses' practice regarding infection control in the delivery room was satisfactory. The study recommended upgrading and qualifying nurses in the labor room to improve their practical skills in Obstetric Nursing.

scholarly journals Myxedema coma: four patients diagnosed at the Internal Medicine Department of the Dr. Negrin University Hospital in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noel Lorenzo Villalba ◽  
Abrar-Ahmad Zulfiqar ◽  
Vanessa Saint-Mezard ◽  
Maria Belen Alonso ◽  
Melek Kechida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Internal Medicine Department ◽  
Myxedema Coma

Reuse of Biopsy Forceps may be Associated with Risk of Transmission of HCV in Egyptian Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-283
Author(s):  
Taher El-Demerdash ◽  
Mohamed Yousef ◽  
Sherief Abd-Elsalam ◽  
Amal Helmy ◽  
Abdelrahman Kobtan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Biopsy Forceps ◽  
Gi Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gi ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Group I ◽  
Hcv Transmission ◽  
Upper Gi Endoscopy

Background and Aims: Hepatitis viruses are not transmitted via gastrointestinal endoscopy except if there are any mistakes in sterilization and disinfection of the endoscope that disrupt the infection control measures. So we aimed to measure the risk of transmitting HCV by GI endoscopy at department of Tropical Medicine and infectious Diseases, in a major University hospital in Egypt. Methods: Our study was conducted on four hundred patients with exclusion of those with HCV, HBV, and/or HIV positive antibodies. An ethical committee approval and a given consent were taken prior to enrollment on the study. Our patients are grouped into the following; 100 patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy without biopsy as group I; 100 patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy with biopsy as group II; 100 patients undergoing lower GI endoscopy without biopsy as group III and 100 patients undergoing lower GI endoscopy with biopsy as group IV. HCV antibodies were done 3 months after endoscopy with exclusion of other risks of HCV infection by a detailed questionnaire. Results: Only one case was reported positive after 3 months of procedure; it was after colonoscopy with biopsy using reusable forceps. Conclusion: Strict infection control measures of the GI endoscopes despite being effective in preventing HCV transmission, the reuse of disinfected biopsy forceps may be associated with a risk of transmission. So, we recommend using disposable forceps for every patient to omit the risk of HCV transmission during endoscopy.

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