The effects of the new configurations to invasive device associated infections in our intensİve care unit

Methods A total of 526 patients, who were admitted to the ICU for more than 48 hours between 2007-2011 have been included in this study. 159 patients who have been admitted before the new configuration between 20072008 created Group I and 367 patients who have been admitted after the new configuration between 20092011 created Group II. Demographic characteristics, reasons for hospitalisation, APACHE II and Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of all patients included in the study were recorded.Device associated infections rate which was calculated as the number of infections developed per 1000 device days,invasive procedures,device utilisation ratio,infection rates were determined.Calculations and diagnosis were made according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria.