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[Hospital infection, risk and consequences].

S Geroulanos1, B Attinger

  • 1Departement Chirurgie, Universitätsspital, Zürich.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|March 19, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Hospital-acquired infections affect 5-10% of patients, leading to significant mortality and healthcare costs. Preventing and controlling these nosocomial infections is essential for patient safety and economic reasons.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare Management

Context:

  • Nosocomial infections, or hospital-acquired infections, affect 5-10% of patients.
  • Common types include urinary tract infections, wound infections, pneumonias, and septicemias.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of nosocomial infections.
  • To underscore the importance of infection prevention and control strategies.

Summary:

  • An estimated 1000 deaths annually in Switzerland are linked to nosocomial septicemias.
  • The annual cost of treating these infections in Switzerland ranges from 100 to 300 million Swiss francs.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the critical need for robust infection prevention and control programs in healthcare settings.
  • Highlights the substantial burden of nosocomial infections on public health and healthcare budgets.

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