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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Published on: February 9, 2011
[Pediatric nosocomial infections]
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Pediatricians need enhanced knowledge to combat nosocomial infections, a global public health issue. This review details surveillance, prevention, and control strategies for healthcare-associated infections in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Nosocomial infections represent a significant global public health challenge.
- These infections affect both developed and developing countries, necessitating increased awareness and action.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance pediatricians' understanding of nosocomial infections.
- To provide a practical overview of critical aspects related to these infections.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of existing literature in the field.
- Incorporation of the authors' practical experience in managing nosocomial infections.
Main Results:
- Key topics covered include concepts, epidemiological surveillance, and infection control in pediatric critical care settings (ICU, NICU).
- Detailed discussion on isolation techniques, precautions, and both general and specific preventive measures.
Conclusions:
- Adequate technical knowledge is fundamental for healthcare professionals to effectively control and prevent nosocomial infections.
- Informed involvement of all health professionals is crucial for managing these infections in pediatric populations.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Considering that the nosocomial infections have been a serious problem of public health all over the world in both developed and developing countries, this revision has the aim of amplifying the pediatrician's knowledge, in different interfaces of the question. METHODS: A review of the articles from the specific literature of the area leading to a practical presentation of the topics as well on the personal experience of the writers, who work in this area. RESULTS: We have characterized which topics are important when dealing with nosocomial infection as, for example, the concepts used in nosocomial infections, the methods of epidemiological surveillance, the nosocomial infections in pediatric critical areas as the intensive care and the neonatal units, the techniques of isolation and precaution, ending with general and specific preventive actions. CONCLUSION: Technical knowledge about the central questions in nosocomial infections should be basis for a conscious and responsible involvement of all the professionals in the health area to control and prevent these infections.
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