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[Other nosocomial infections].

R Stücker1, A Härle

  • 1Orthop. Univ.-Klinik, Münster.

Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Nosocomial infections, including urinary tract infections (4.8%) and sepsis from intravenous devices (0.2%), are significant postoperative complications. Further evaluation of respiratory infections is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hospital Epidemiology

Context:

  • Postoperative care settings are susceptible to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Intravenous devices are common in hospitalized patients, increasing infection risk.
  • Orthopaedic surgery patients represent a significant cohort for HAI surveillance.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the incidence of various nosocomial infections in postoperative patients.
  • To identify common sources and types of HAIs beyond surgical site infections.
  • To highlight the challenges in documenting and evaluating all postoperative infections.

Summary:

  • A multicentre study surveyed 4008 patients postoperatively.
  • Urinary tract infections occurred in 4.8% of patients after orthopaedic surgery.
  • Sepsis related to central or peripheral venous cannulas was observed in 0.2% of patients.

Impact:

  • This study underscores the prevalence of non-surgical site nosocomial infections.
  • Findings emphasize the need for improved documentation and surveillance of HAIs.
  • Results highlight the risks associated with intravenous device use in postoperative care.

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