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[Secondary costs due to nosocomial infections in 2 pediatric intensive care units]

S Navarrete-Navarro1, G Armengol-Sánchez

  • 1Unidad de Investigación en Epidemiología Hospitalaria, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), México.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|December 23, 1999
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Nosocomial infections in Mexican pediatric intensive care units are costly, averaging $11,682 per infection. Extended hospital stays accounted for the majority of these expenses, highlighting the need for infection control.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Economics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Critical Care

Background:

  • Nosocomial infections pose a significant burden in healthcare settings.
  • Estimating the economic impact of these infections is crucial for resource allocation and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the costs associated with nosocomial infections in two pediatric intensive care units in Mexico City.
  • To provide data supporting the implementation of infection control programs.

Main Methods:

  • A transversal study was conducted in neonatal (NICU) and pediatric (PICU) intensive care units.
  • Data on diagnostic procedures, medications, and excess hospital stay were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 102 nosocomial infections were identified (46 in NICU, 56 in PICU).
  • The average cost per infection was $11,682 USD, with an overall expense of $1,184.71 USD.
  • Infected children experienced an average excess hospital stay of 9.6 days, with increased laboratory tests and cultures.

Conclusions:

  • This study presents one of the first cost estimations of nosocomial infections in Mexico.
  • The findings underscore the economic impact of these infections and justify the implementation of infection control programs to mitigate these complications.

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