Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

4.4K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
4.4K
Antimicrobial Effectiveness01:28

Antimicrobial Effectiveness

1.4K
The effectiveness of antimicrobial agents depends on various factors influencing their ability to eliminate microbial populations. Larger microbial populations require more time for complete eradication, emphasizing the importance of population size analysis when evaluating antimicrobial efficacy.Microbial resistance to antimicrobial agents varies significantly. Highly resilient microorganisms include endospores, gram-negative bacteria, and non-enveloped viruses, while prions are exceptionally...
1.4K
Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care01:30

Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

371
A healthcare provider can diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) through several methods:Medical History and Symptoms: The provider will take a detailed medical history and ask about symptoms such as frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, and lower abdominal pain.Urinalysis: A clean-catch urine sample is collected in a sterile container and tested for the presence of bacteria, white blood cells (leukocytes), nitrites, blood, and protein. The presence of leukocytes and...
371
Treating Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcers: Antimicrobial Therapy01:16

Treating Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcers: Antimicrobial Therapy

1.6K
Helicobacter pylori, a resilient gram-negative bacterium, can thrive in the stomach's harsh, acidic environment. Infection with H. pylori leads to a cascade of events within the stomach lining. One of the critical disruptions caused by this bacterium is the interference with somatostatin production, a hormone responsible for regulating acid secretion. This interference tips the balance, escalating acid secretion and diminishing bicarbonate levels. This imbalance compromises the defensive...
1.6K
Endocarditis III: Medical Management01:18

Endocarditis III: Medical Management

292
Infective endocarditis management involves a multifaceted approach encompassing infection prevention, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapy, and surgical management.Infection Prevention:Hand Hygiene: Thorough handwashing is crucial to prevent the spread of infection. Hand hygiene should be performed regularly, especially before and after using the restroom.Oral Hygiene: Good oral hygiene is essential. It includes brushing teeth immediately after waking up and before bed, flossing...
292
Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection01:26

Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection

14.2K
The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
14.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Using Heart Rate to Measure Stress in Healthcare Workers Wearing PAPRs and N95 Masks: Insights from a Randomized Trial.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Simulation of healthcare professional teams in infection prevention and control: A scoping review.

Journal of infection prevention·2026
Same author

Occurrence and persistence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae complex in urban rivers of the São Paulo metropolitan region.

Journal of applied microbiology·2026
Same author

Risk factors for nonventilated hospital-acquired pneumonia in surgical patients: A case-control study.

American journal of infection control·2025
Same author

Evaluating antimicrobial prescriptions in primary health care across an entire Brazilian city through the analysis of electronic medical records: where public health and data science converge.

BMC medical informatics and decision making·2025
Same author

Nursing care in primary health care to tackle antimicrobial resistance in pregnant women with urinary tract infections.

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 28, 2026

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses
11:17

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses

Published on: August 30, 2018

13.5K

Improving compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines: A multicenter evaluation.

Cristiane Schmitt1, Rubia Aparecida Lacerda1, Ruth Natalia Teresa Turrini1

  • 1Departamento de Enfermagem na Saúde do Adulto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

American Journal of Infection Control
|June 21, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) guidelines in neurosurgery is low at 10%. Improving adherence requires better guideline dissemination, monitoring, and feedback from infection control teams.

Keywords:
Antibiotic prophylaxisNeurosurgeryQuality indicatorsSurgical site infection

More Related Videos

A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials
06:18

A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials

Published on: March 3, 2023

1.9K
Povidone Iodine Rectal Preparation at Time of Prostate Needle Biopsy is a Simple and Reproducible Means to Reduce Risk of Procedural Infection
05:32

Povidone Iodine Rectal Preparation at Time of Prostate Needle Biopsy is a Simple and Reproducible Means to Reduce Risk of Procedural Infection

Published on: September 21, 2015

34.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 28, 2026

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses
11:17

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses

Published on: August 30, 2018

13.5K
A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials
06:18

A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials

Published on: March 3, 2023

1.9K
Povidone Iodine Rectal Preparation at Time of Prostate Needle Biopsy is a Simple and Reproducible Means to Reduce Risk of Procedural Infection
05:32

Povidone Iodine Rectal Preparation at Time of Prostate Needle Biopsy is a Simple and Reproducible Means to Reduce Risk of Procedural Infection

Published on: September 21, 2015

34.2K

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance necessitates improved surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) use.
  • Current compliance with SAP guidelines remains suboptimal.
  • This study evaluated SAP guideline adherence in neurosurgery within Brazilian hospitals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the level of compliance with SAP guidelines in neurosurgery.
  • To identify institutional factors associated with SAP guideline compliance.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed surgeries across 9 Brazilian hospitals.
  • Utilized medical record reviews and questionnaires to evaluate compliance with six SAP attributes.
  • Employed logistic and linear regressions to analyze associations between compliance and patient/hospital characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Full compliance with SAP guidelines was observed in only 10% of cases.
  • Compliance was associated with infection control personnel hours, guideline dissemination, monitoring, and feedback.
  • Daytime and spinal procedures showed higher compliance for specific attributes like drug dose, timing, and duration.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap in SAP guideline adherence was identified.
  • Enhanced stewardship approaches, including targeted training, are crucial for improving compliance.
  • Effective monitoring, feedback mechanisms, and collaboration between infection control and surgical teams are vital.