scholarly journals Acinetobacter: Its role in Respiratory colonization, Ventilator Associated Pneumonias and the role of Hospital Infection Control measures in prevention of the same

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisa Pal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Hospital Infection ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Hospital Infection Control

Optimizing Hospital Infection Control: The Role of Mathematical Modeling

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 1521-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan N. Doan ◽  
David C. M. Kong ◽  
Carl M. J. Kirkpatrick ◽  
Emma S. McBryde
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Considerable Morbidity

Multidrug-resistant bacteria are major causes of nosocomial infections and are associated with considerable morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Preventive strategies have therefore become increasingly important. Mathematical modeling has been widely used to understand the transmission dynamics of nosocomial infections and the quantitative effects of infection control measures. This review will explore the principles of mathematical modeling used in nosocomial infections and discuss the effectiveness of infection control measures investigated using mathematical modeling.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014;35(12):1521–1530

Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular-Device–Related Infections

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 438-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele L. Pearson ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Hospital Infection ◽  
Intravenous Therapy ◽  
Intravascular Device ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Catheter Site ◽  
Device Use ◽  
And Control

The “Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infections” is designed to reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections by providing an over view of the evidence for recommendations considered prudent by consensus of Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisor y Committee (HICPAC) members. This two-part document updates and replaces the previously published Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Guideline for Intravascular Infections (Am J Infect Control1983;11:183-199). Part I, “Intravascular Device-Related Infections: An Over view” discusses many of the issues and controversies in intravascular-device use and maintenance. These issues include definitions and diagnosis of catheter-related infection, appropriate barrier precautions during catheter insertion, inter vals for replacement of catheters, intravenous (IV) fluids and administration sets, catheter-site care, the role of specialized IV personnel, and the use of prophylactic antimi-crobials, flush solutions, and anticoagulants. Part II, “Recommendations for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infections” provides consensus recommendations of the HICPAC for the prevention and control of intravascular device-related infections. A working draft of this document also was reviewed by experts in hospital infection control, internal medicine, pediatrics, and intravenous therapy. However, all recommendations contained in the guideline may not reflect the opinion of all reviewers.

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