International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
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Int. J. Infect. Dis. · Nov 2011
Multicenter StudyDevice-associated infection rates in 398 intensive care units in Shanghai, China: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) findings.
To determine device-associated healthcare-associated infection (DA-HAI) rates and the microorganism profile in 398 intensive care units (ICUs) of 70 hospitals in Shanghai, China. ⋯ DA-HAIs in the ICUs of Shanghai pose a far greater threat to patient safety than in ICUs in the USA. This is particularly the case for the VAP rate, which is much higher than the rates found in developed countries. Active infection control programs that carry out infection surveillance and implement prevention guidelines can improve patient safety and must become a priority.
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Int. J. Infect. Dis. · Nov 2011
Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcome of candidemia: experience in a tertiary referral center in the UK.
To review the epidemiology of candidemia in a UK tertiary referral center. ⋯ Candidemia continues to be associated with a high mortality. Preventative measures should be targeted against high-risk hospitalized patients, especially those in ICUs, the elderly, and those undergoing major surgery. Local surveillance of candidemia is important to optimize management.