Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of nosocomial catheter- associated UTI and its related factors in hospitalized patients in intensive care units of hospitals affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, in 2014. Methods: This cross-sectional study was cond...

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) affect ~1.7 M people in the USA and 4.1 Europe, contributing to 99,000 37,000 deaths/year, respectively. Catheter-related infections are most frequent cause of HAI, leading life-threatening complications colossal medical costs. Current prevention/treatment options – sterilization protocols, lock solutions, systemic antibiotic administration inefficient lea...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether catheter-associated bloodstream infections were associated with increased lengths of stay in pediatric intensive care units and hospitals and increased healthcare costs in critically ill children. Previous studies have shown that hospital-acquired bloodstream infections are associated with longer stays in pediatric intensive care units, increased hospital costs, a...

Background: Nosocomial infection is a key factor determining the clinical outcome, especially among patients admitted in critical care areas. The objective of study was to ascertain pattern and risk factors nosocomial infections Critical Care Unit tertiary hospital.Methods: This prospective, observational included intensive unit over period one half years. Routine surveillance various such as c...

Background: The placement of a urinary catheter is the single most important predisposing factor for Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections, which causes significant morbidity in hospitalized patients, including pain, fever, and malaise. tract infections are responsible around 13,000 fatalities each year. Infections complications lead to an increase length stay, patient higher healthcare ...

Introduction: Percutaneously inserted double-lumen central venous hemodialysis catheters provide the nephrologist with an excellent temporary access for an immediate hemodialysis treatment and preserve the peripheral veins for the future creation of a permanent arteriovenous vascular access. Unfortunately catheterrelated infections are usually common. In this study, the impact of intra luminal ...