ABSTRACT
Nosocomial infections are infections acquired in hospital or healthcare service unit that first appear 48 hours or more after hospital admission or within 30 days after discharge following in-patient care. The main routes of transmission of nosocomial infections are contact, airborne, common vehicle and vector borne. Common infections are urinary tract infections (UTI), surgical and soft tissue infections, gastroenteritis, meningitis and respiratory infections. The agents that are usually involved in hospital acquired infections are Streptococcus sp., Acinetobacter sp., Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Coagulase negative Staphylococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Legionella and Enterobacteriaceae family members including Proteus mirablis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens. Out of these Enterococci, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and E. coli have a major role. Various infection control programmes and organizations help to lower the risk of an infection during and after the period of hospitalization.
Key-words: Urinary tract infections, Hospital Acquired Infections, Route of Transmission, Epidemiology, Prevention and Control
Hospital acquired infections: The different common sources of infection, their routes of spread and the growing antimicrobial resistance. Also includes a discussion on hospital Infection prevention and control guidelines and the universal and standard precautions.
Surveillance of healthcare associated infectionsTHL
This document discusses the role of nurses in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance in Finland. It describes how HAI surveillance is conducted nationally through several programs coordinated by the Finnish Hospital Infection Program. Nurses, particularly infection control nurses, play a key role in HAI data collection, reporting, and feedback. They work with link nurses and other staff to identify HAI cases using standardized protocols. The data are used to monitor HAI rates and prevent infections by informing guidelines. Nurses receive training to build their competencies in infection control and HAI surveillance.
This document defines and describes various aspects of infection and infectious diseases. It begins by defining infection as the invasion of a host's tissues by disease-causing organisms and their multiplication. It then provides definitions for related terms like disease, pathogenicity, virulence, acute vs chronic infections, and more. It also describes common causative agents of human infections like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It discusses factors that influence microbial growth and how infections are spread.
Topic- Infection- Types, Source and Spread by Chhavi SainiChhavi Saini
The document discusses infection, including its definition, types, causes, sources, and modes of transmission. It defines infection as the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites within the body. There are several types of infections including primary, secondary, hospital-acquired, and latent infections. Infections can be caused by a variety of microbes including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Sources of infection are either endogenous from inside the body or exogenous from outside sources. Modes of transmission include direct or indirect contact, inhalation, ingestion, insects, congenitally from mother to fetus, and iatrogenically during medical procedures.
Hospital acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting. These infections can spread through direct contact or indirectly through hands, equipment, and the environment. Standard precautions like proper hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment are important for preventing the transmission of infections between patients and staff. Additional precautions tailored to specific infection types may also be implemented, such as isolating patients, wearing protective masks, and limiting movement. Regular surveillance and adherence to infection control guidelines and manuals are necessary to effectively reduce hospital acquired infections.
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during a hospital stay that were not present at the time of admission. These infections can occur through contact with microorganisms from other patients, staff, or equipment in the hospital environment. A study across 55 hospitals in 14 countries found the overall rate of nosocomial infections to be 8.7%, with the highest rates in East Mediterranean and Southeast Asian countries. The major causes of nosocomial infections are imbalances between infectious agents, patient susceptibility as hosts, and environmental factors in healthcare settings.
Hospital acquired infections: The different common sources of infection, their routes of spread and the growing antimicrobial resistance. Also includes a discussion on hospital Infection prevention and control guidelines and the universal and standard precautions.
Surveillance of healthcare associated infectionsTHL
This document discusses the role of nurses in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance in Finland. It describes how HAI surveillance is conducted nationally through several programs coordinated by the Finnish Hospital Infection Program. Nurses, particularly infection control nurses, play a key role in HAI data collection, reporting, and feedback. They work with link nurses and other staff to identify HAI cases using standardized protocols. The data are used to monitor HAI rates and prevent infections by informing guidelines. Nurses receive training to build their competencies in infection control and HAI surveillance.
This document defines and describes various aspects of infection and infectious diseases. It begins by defining infection as the invasion of a host's tissues by disease-causing organisms and their multiplication. It then provides definitions for related terms like disease, pathogenicity, virulence, acute vs chronic infections, and more. It also describes common causative agents of human infections like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It discusses factors that influence microbial growth and how infections are spread.
Topic- Infection- Types, Source and Spread by Chhavi SainiChhavi Saini
The document discusses infection, including its definition, types, causes, sources, and modes of transmission. It defines infection as the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites within the body. There are several types of infections including primary, secondary, hospital-acquired, and latent infections. Infections can be caused by a variety of microbes including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Sources of infection are either endogenous from inside the body or exogenous from outside sources. Modes of transmission include direct or indirect contact, inhalation, ingestion, insects, congenitally from mother to fetus, and iatrogenically during medical procedures.
Hospital acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting. These infections can spread through direct contact or indirectly through hands, equipment, and the environment. Standard precautions like proper hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment are important for preventing the transmission of infections between patients and staff. Additional precautions tailored to specific infection types may also be implemented, such as isolating patients, wearing protective masks, and limiting movement. Regular surveillance and adherence to infection control guidelines and manuals are necessary to effectively reduce hospital acquired infections.
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during a hospital stay that were not present at the time of admission. These infections can occur through contact with microorganisms from other patients, staff, or equipment in the hospital environment. A study across 55 hospitals in 14 countries found the overall rate of nosocomial infections to be 8.7%, with the highest rates in East Mediterranean and Southeast Asian countries. The major causes of nosocomial infections are imbalances between infectious agents, patient susceptibility as hosts, and environmental factors in healthcare settings.
There are several types of infections described in the document. A localized infection occurs when bacteria invade a specific point in the body and remain there until eliminated. A disseminated infection occurs when microorganisms spread from the initial site of infection to other tissues throughout the body. A polymicrobial infection involves more than one pathogenic microorganism. A primary infection is the original outbreak of an illness against which the body has not yet developed antibodies. A secondary infection occurs when a primary infection makes a person susceptible to another disease. Infections can also be classified based on their duration as either long-term, lasting weeks or months, or short-term, lasting several days. Healthcare-associated infections are acquired in a medical facility. Z
This document discusses nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. It defines nosocomial infections as those not present in a patient upon admission but develop during their hospital stay. It describes the different types of nosocomial infections including endogenous and cross-contamination. Key factors that contribute to the spread of nosocomial infections are discussed such as normal flora, carriers, routes of transmission including direct/indirect contact and airborne, and prevention methods like isolation, cleaning, sterilization, and hand hygiene. Universal precautions are also summarized as important to prevent the transmission of infections.
This ppt contains all the information about Modes of disease transmission. It is useful for students of the medical field learning Preventive and social medicine, Swasthavritta (Ayurved), and everyone who is interested in knowing about it
HAI are a significant cause of increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. In addition, HAI lead to prolonged hospital stay, are inconvenient for the patients, and constitute huge economic burden on health care system. Studies have shown that HAI prevalence varies from 3.8% to 19.6% depending on the population surveyed with a pooled global prevalence of 10.1%.
this is a series of lectures on microbiology, useful for undergraduate and post graduate medical and paramedical students.. this lecture is on hospital acquired infection
Hospital-acquired infections are caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens; the most common types are bloodstream infection (BSI), pneumonia (eg, ventilator-associated pneumonia [VAP]), urinary tract infection (UTI), and surgical site infection (SSI)
This document defines various microbiology terms related to infection. It discusses pathogens, opportunistic pathogens, parasites, commensals, and saprophytes. It also describes different types of infections like primary, secondary, focal, nosocomial, and iatrogenic infections. Modes of transmission are discussed including contact, inhalation, ingestion, and inoculation. Sources of infection from humans, animals, insects, soils, water, and food are outlined. Finally, it briefly touches on types of infectious diseases like endemic, epidemic, pandemic, and sporadic.
A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted from one person or animal to another directly or indirectly. Communicable diseases can be transmitted through various modes such as direct contact, droplet infection, contaminated vehicles like food or water, vectors like mosquitoes, and from mother to fetus. Common examples of communicable diseases include respiratory infections like tuberculosis, measles, and influenza; gastrointestinal infections spread through fecal-oral transmission like cholera and typhoid; and vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and arthropods.
The document discusses key concepts of infection control including definitions of terms like nosocomial infection, disinfection, and sterilization. It also addresses factors that influence nosocomial infections like microbial agents, patient susceptibility, and environmental factors. Nosocomial infections are a major problem that increase healthcare costs and can be prevented through proper infection control programs and practices in healthcare facilities.
Nosocomial infections epidemiology and key conceptsJasmine John
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving medical treatment for other conditions within healthcare facilities. They are an important public health problem due to their frequency, associated increased morbidity and mortality, and costs. Nosocomial infections can increase patient's length of hospital stay by 5-10 days on average and double their risk of death. Strict infection control practices and standard precautions like proper hand hygiene are essential to breaking the chain of transmission between patients and healthcare workers within hospitals.
Pathogenic organisms are capable of causing disease in their host. They include bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and pneumococcus; viruses like hepatitis, herpes, and influenza; fungi that cause superficial and deep mycoses; and parasites such as leishmania and sporozoa. Pathogenic organisms are classified into groups including coccus, bacilli, spirochetes, mycoplasma, rickettsiae, chlamydiae, viruses, fungi and parasites with examples provided of disease-causing organisms from each group.
1. Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common complications of healthcare and can increase patient morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and costs. Common healthcare infections include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia.
2. Infections in hospitals can be transmitted via direct contact, airborne routes like coughing and sneezing, or ingestion of contaminated items. Standard precautions like hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment are recommended to prevent transmission.
3. The hospital infection control committee is responsible for implementing infection control policies and programs. This includes surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, training of
Tuberculosis-Medical and Nursing ManagementsReynel Dan
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is usually spread through the air. It leads to eight to ten million new cases globally each year. The bacteria infect the lungs, forming lesions that can heal or progress, potentially spreading through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Symptoms may include cough, sputum, hemoptysis, fever, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves sputum smears, cultures, chest x-rays, and tuberculin skin tests. Treatment requires months of multiple antibiotic drugs and monitoring for side effects, with the goal of rendering the patient noninfectious and usually resulting in an excellent prognosis with proper treatment.
The document discusses hospital acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections. It defines nosocomial infections as infections acquired during or after hospitalization. It discusses the epidemiological interaction between host factors, infectious agents, and the hospital environment. It also summarizes common bacterial, viral, and fungal agents that cause nosocomial infections and how they are transmitted. Prevention and control methods like isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and surveillance programs are also outlined.
This document summarizes nosocomial infections and their control. It defines nosocomial infections as those acquired in a hospital by a patient admitted for another reason. The most common types are urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and pneumonia. Transmission occurs via contact, droplets, and contaminated equipment. Proper hand hygiene, isolation, sterilization of equipment, and environmental cleaning are effective prevention strategies.
Monitoring multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) in healthcare settings is important to detect new antimicrobial resistance patterns, identify at-risk patient populations, and assess prevention efforts. The document recommends using standardized metrics across five categories: tracking patients, monitoring susceptibility patterns, estimating infection burden, estimating exposure burden, and quantifying healthcare-acquired infections. The metrics can range from basic measures using only clinical culture data to more advanced measures using active surveillance testing and point prevalence surveys. Regular monitoring of a core set of metrics tailored to each facility is needed to effectively measure MDRO burden and prevention strategies.
This document discusses infectious diseases and public health. It defines key terms like pandemic, outbreak, endemic, and epidemic. It describes the epidemiological triad and phases of infectious disease. It also discusses major causes of death among children like diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and acute respiratory infections. The document outlines strategies for public health intervention and controlling infectious diseases, including education, vaccination, quarantine, and providing insecticide-treated nets. It describes three levels of infectious disease prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of serotonin and endorphins which elevate mood and may help prevent mental illness.
Infection Control Policy & Procedures In Clinical Nursing Practice.pptAbdallahAlasal1
This document discusses infection control policies and procedures for clinical nursing practice. It begins by introducing the importance of infection control and patient safety as emphasized by the World Health Organization. Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common adverse events affecting patients. Surgical patients, ICU patients, and those undergoing invasive procedures are most at risk. The document then discusses the definitions, types, sources, and factors that contribute to healthcare-associated infections. Key areas discussed include urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and bloodstream infections. The importance of reducing infection rates to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs is also summarized.
This document provides an overview of nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections. It discusses what causes infections, the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections ranging from 3-25% depending on the hospital, and the two main forms of nosocomial infections - endogenous infections from an existing infection in the patient or cross-contamination from an external source in the hospital. It also outlines methods for prevention including isolation of infected patients, hand hygiene, cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection to cut off routes of transmission and separate infection sources from the rest of the hospital.
There are several types of infections described in the document. A localized infection occurs when bacteria invade a specific point in the body and remain there until eliminated. A disseminated infection occurs when microorganisms spread from the initial site of infection to other tissues throughout the body. A polymicrobial infection involves more than one pathogenic microorganism. A primary infection is the original outbreak of an illness against which the body has not yet developed antibodies. A secondary infection occurs when a primary infection makes a person susceptible to another disease. Infections can also be classified based on their duration as either long-term, lasting weeks or months, or short-term, lasting several days. Healthcare-associated infections are acquired in a medical facility. Z
This document discusses nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. It defines nosocomial infections as those not present in a patient upon admission but develop during their hospital stay. It describes the different types of nosocomial infections including endogenous and cross-contamination. Key factors that contribute to the spread of nosocomial infections are discussed such as normal flora, carriers, routes of transmission including direct/indirect contact and airborne, and prevention methods like isolation, cleaning, sterilization, and hand hygiene. Universal precautions are also summarized as important to prevent the transmission of infections.
This ppt contains all the information about Modes of disease transmission. It is useful for students of the medical field learning Preventive and social medicine, Swasthavritta (Ayurved), and everyone who is interested in knowing about it
HAI are a significant cause of increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. In addition, HAI lead to prolonged hospital stay, are inconvenient for the patients, and constitute huge economic burden on health care system. Studies have shown that HAI prevalence varies from 3.8% to 19.6% depending on the population surveyed with a pooled global prevalence of 10.1%.
this is a series of lectures on microbiology, useful for undergraduate and post graduate medical and paramedical students.. this lecture is on hospital acquired infection
Hospital-acquired infections are caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens; the most common types are bloodstream infection (BSI), pneumonia (eg, ventilator-associated pneumonia [VAP]), urinary tract infection (UTI), and surgical site infection (SSI)
This document defines various microbiology terms related to infection. It discusses pathogens, opportunistic pathogens, parasites, commensals, and saprophytes. It also describes different types of infections like primary, secondary, focal, nosocomial, and iatrogenic infections. Modes of transmission are discussed including contact, inhalation, ingestion, and inoculation. Sources of infection from humans, animals, insects, soils, water, and food are outlined. Finally, it briefly touches on types of infectious diseases like endemic, epidemic, pandemic, and sporadic.
A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted from one person or animal to another directly or indirectly. Communicable diseases can be transmitted through various modes such as direct contact, droplet infection, contaminated vehicles like food or water, vectors like mosquitoes, and from mother to fetus. Common examples of communicable diseases include respiratory infections like tuberculosis, measles, and influenza; gastrointestinal infections spread through fecal-oral transmission like cholera and typhoid; and vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and arthropods.
The document discusses key concepts of infection control including definitions of terms like nosocomial infection, disinfection, and sterilization. It also addresses factors that influence nosocomial infections like microbial agents, patient susceptibility, and environmental factors. Nosocomial infections are a major problem that increase healthcare costs and can be prevented through proper infection control programs and practices in healthcare facilities.
Nosocomial infections epidemiology and key conceptsJasmine John
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving medical treatment for other conditions within healthcare facilities. They are an important public health problem due to their frequency, associated increased morbidity and mortality, and costs. Nosocomial infections can increase patient's length of hospital stay by 5-10 days on average and double their risk of death. Strict infection control practices and standard precautions like proper hand hygiene are essential to breaking the chain of transmission between patients and healthcare workers within hospitals.
Pathogenic organisms are capable of causing disease in their host. They include bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and pneumococcus; viruses like hepatitis, herpes, and influenza; fungi that cause superficial and deep mycoses; and parasites such as leishmania and sporozoa. Pathogenic organisms are classified into groups including coccus, bacilli, spirochetes, mycoplasma, rickettsiae, chlamydiae, viruses, fungi and parasites with examples provided of disease-causing organisms from each group.
1. Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common complications of healthcare and can increase patient morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and costs. Common healthcare infections include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia.
2. Infections in hospitals can be transmitted via direct contact, airborne routes like coughing and sneezing, or ingestion of contaminated items. Standard precautions like hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment are recommended to prevent transmission.
3. The hospital infection control committee is responsible for implementing infection control policies and programs. This includes surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, training of
Tuberculosis-Medical and Nursing ManagementsReynel Dan
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is usually spread through the air. It leads to eight to ten million new cases globally each year. The bacteria infect the lungs, forming lesions that can heal or progress, potentially spreading through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Symptoms may include cough, sputum, hemoptysis, fever, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves sputum smears, cultures, chest x-rays, and tuberculin skin tests. Treatment requires months of multiple antibiotic drugs and monitoring for side effects, with the goal of rendering the patient noninfectious and usually resulting in an excellent prognosis with proper treatment.
The document discusses hospital acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections. It defines nosocomial infections as infections acquired during or after hospitalization. It discusses the epidemiological interaction between host factors, infectious agents, and the hospital environment. It also summarizes common bacterial, viral, and fungal agents that cause nosocomial infections and how they are transmitted. Prevention and control methods like isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and surveillance programs are also outlined.
This document summarizes nosocomial infections and their control. It defines nosocomial infections as those acquired in a hospital by a patient admitted for another reason. The most common types are urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and pneumonia. Transmission occurs via contact, droplets, and contaminated equipment. Proper hand hygiene, isolation, sterilization of equipment, and environmental cleaning are effective prevention strategies.
Monitoring multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) in healthcare settings is important to detect new antimicrobial resistance patterns, identify at-risk patient populations, and assess prevention efforts. The document recommends using standardized metrics across five categories: tracking patients, monitoring susceptibility patterns, estimating infection burden, estimating exposure burden, and quantifying healthcare-acquired infections. The metrics can range from basic measures using only clinical culture data to more advanced measures using active surveillance testing and point prevalence surveys. Regular monitoring of a core set of metrics tailored to each facility is needed to effectively measure MDRO burden and prevention strategies.
This document discusses infectious diseases and public health. It defines key terms like pandemic, outbreak, endemic, and epidemic. It describes the epidemiological triad and phases of infectious disease. It also discusses major causes of death among children like diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and acute respiratory infections. The document outlines strategies for public health intervention and controlling infectious diseases, including education, vaccination, quarantine, and providing insecticide-treated nets. It describes three levels of infectious disease prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of serotonin and endorphins which elevate mood and may help prevent mental illness.
Infection Control Policy & Procedures In Clinical Nursing Practice.pptAbdallahAlasal1
This document discusses infection control policies and procedures for clinical nursing practice. It begins by introducing the importance of infection control and patient safety as emphasized by the World Health Organization. Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common adverse events affecting patients. Surgical patients, ICU patients, and those undergoing invasive procedures are most at risk. The document then discusses the definitions, types, sources, and factors that contribute to healthcare-associated infections. Key areas discussed include urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and bloodstream infections. The importance of reducing infection rates to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs is also summarized.
This document provides an overview of nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections. It discusses what causes infections, the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections ranging from 3-25% depending on the hospital, and the two main forms of nosocomial infections - endogenous infections from an existing infection in the patient or cross-contamination from an external source in the hospital. It also outlines methods for prevention including isolation of infected patients, hand hygiene, cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection to cut off routes of transmission and separate infection sources from the rest of the hospital.
This document discusses healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also known as hospital-acquired infections. It notes that HAIs are a major driver of patient outcomes in healthcare facilities and are associated with increased mortality, costs, and length of stay. The most common types of HAIs are device-associated infections like ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line-associated bloodstream infections, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. The document reviews the prevalence and impact of HAIs in low and middle-income countries like India, noting estimates of HAI rates between 7-18% in Indian healthcare facilities. It also discusses the major causative organisms of HAIs and high levels of antimicrobial resistance found among pathogens that cause HA
This document discusses healthcare-associated infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections. It defines these as infections patients develop after admission to a hospital that were not present upon admission. Common types include urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and surgical site infections. The document outlines various routes of transmission like contact, airborne, and through medical equipment. It emphasizes the importance of universal precautions like hand hygiene, protective equipment, and cleaning/disinfection to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, develop due to factors in a hospital environment that weaken patient immunity. They affect millions of patients annually in the US and Europe, causing tens of thousands of deaths. Common types include urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and surgical site infections. Contaminated surfaces and equipment facilitate the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria between vulnerable patients.
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections: Best Practices and StrategiesVamsi kumar
These notes will provide an overview of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and the importance of preventing them. We will discuss the common types of HAIs, such as surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections, as well as the factors that contribute to their occurrence. Additionally, we will explore various strategies and best practices for preventing HAIs, such as hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and antibiotic stewardship programs. The notes will also cover the roles of healthcare providers, patients, and hospital administrators in preventing HAIs and the importance of communication and collaboration between all stakeholders. Overall, these notes will be a comprehensive guide to reducing the incidence of HAIs and improving patient safety in healthcare settings.
This document discusses hospital hygiene and infection control. Proper management of healthcare waste is important to prevent the spread of pathogens from contaminated waste. Healthcare waste should be considered a source of infection, and if not properly managed, pathogens can spread through direct or indirect contact. Strict adherence to proper waste management protocols is an important part of comprehensive hospital hygiene and infection control.
This document discusses hospital acquired infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections. It defines HAIs and notes that they affect 7-10% of hospital patients. Common types of HAIs include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and surgical site infections. The document discusses the microbiology, risk factors, transmission, and prevention of these major HAIs.
Hospital-acquired infections, also called nosocomial infections, are infections that patients acquire during a hospital stay that were not present or incubating upon admission. The most common types are urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and surgical site infections, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Patients are at greater risk if they have prolonged hospital stays, underlying illnesses, use of invasive devices like catheters, or have procedures done that expose them to bacteria. Hospitals work to prevent infections through hand washing, sterile technique, and disinfecting medical equipment.
The hospital-acquired infections or nosocomial infections are those infections developed in hospitalized patients who were neither infected nor were in incubation at the time of their admission.
This document discusses the management of healthcare waste as an important part of hospital hygiene and infection control. Improperly managed waste can transmit pathogens, contributing to the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients and staff. The practices in Chapters 6-10 of handling healthcare waste properly should be followed strictly as part of a comprehensive approach to infection prevention. Nosocomial infections develop in patients during their hospital stay and can originate from endogenous sources within the patient, cross-contamination from other patients or the environment, or from healthcare workers who are infected or asymptomatic carriers. Pathogens can be transmitted directly or indirectly between sources and new hosts through various routes including contact, airborne means, or vectors.
Hca is Health Care Associated InfectionsNiroze Rose
This document discusses health care-associated infections (HCAIs). It defines HCAIs as infections that patients acquire while receiving health care, including in hospitals and other care facilities. HCAIs increase morbidity, mortality and costs. The document outlines various causes of HCAIs, like increased patient contact, antibiotic overuse, and poor facility design. It also lists risk factors like immunocompromised patients, invasive treatments, and prolonged hospital stays. The document recommends standard precautions to prevent transmission, including hand hygiene, protective equipment, needle safety, cleaning, and respiratory hygiene.
Nosocomial infections (NIs), also known as hospital-acquired infections, develop in patients during or after a hospital stay. NIs can be caused by a patient's own microflora or by contact with other carriers such as medical staff or other patients. Common sites of NI include the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. Risk factors include invasive medical procedures, antibiotic overuse contributing to resistant strains, and inadequate sanitation. Preventing the spread of NIs requires proper diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, hygiene practices such as disinfection and sterilization, and staff education.
NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION OR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION
OR HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INTECTION CAN BE DEFINED AS THE INFECTION ACQUIRED IN THE HOSPITAL BY A PATIENT:
WHO WAS ADMITTED FOR A REASON OTHER THAT INFECTION
FACTORS AFFECTING HAIS
SOURCES OF INFECTION
MICRORGANISMS RESPONSIBLE FOR INFECTION
TYPES OF HAIS
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
PREVENTION OF HAIS
Health care-associated pneumonia: Pathogenesis Diagnosis and Preventionsiosrphr_editor
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Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within hospitals. The document discusses the major causes of nosocomial infections including overcrowding in hospitals, invasive medical procedures, and an increase in antimicrobial resistance. It also outlines the most common types of nosocomial infections and pathogens involved, and emphasizes the importance of infection control practices like hand hygiene, proper use of protective equipment, and isolation protocols in preventing the spread of these infections.
Hospital acquired infections and their survival rateHafsaQasim1
This document discusses various types of hospital acquired infections, including their causes, symptoms, treatments and survival trends. It covers bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, surgical site infections, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. The document indicates that hospital acquired infections are a major public health issue, though incidence and mortality rates have decreased in recent years due to improved treatment and prevention efforts.
Hospital infection control ..............Qasim jan dawarQasimDawar1
This document summarizes sources and routes of transmission of hospital-acquired infections. Common causes include Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Infections may be acquired endogenously from one's own body flora or exogenously from other patients, staff, or the hospital environment. Contact transmission, especially via inadequately washed hands of staff, plays an important role in cross-infections within hospitals.
INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAMME IN HEALTH CARE FACCILITYTauseef Jawaid
Infection control aims to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare facilities through specific policies and procedures. Key aspects of infection control include disinfecting surfaces and equipment to eliminate microbes, and sterilizing medical equipment and devices to destroy all microbial life. Nosocomial infections contracted by patients or staff in a healthcare setting are a concern as they can increase costs and negatively impact patient outcomes. Effective infection control through surveillance of infection rates, preventive measures, and staff training is important for reducing the transmission of infections and improving patient safety.
Hospital Aquired Infection also called Nosocomial infection.This type of infection is common infection of the world by the contaminated environment of hospital.I hope this slides atleast give a basic level of knowledge for infection.
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or cirrhosis 15 20% of the time
Methods: This study was c onducted in the general medicine inpatient department at PGIMER & C . in Bhubaneswar, Odisha,
Indi a. All hospitali z ed patients with liver illness who had previously t aken alcohol were screened. Each patient's alcohol
consumption, including native alcoholic beverages, was recorded. To support the diagnosis, all standard and extra examination s
were carri ed out. The modified Kuppuswamy scale was used to determine s s ocioeconomic class.
Results: The study comprised 186 participants with a median age of 46. The gender ratio was 3:1, with 139 (74.7%) men. Urban
populations have a greater prevalence of alcohol ic liver disease (60.75%) than rural populations (39.24%). The l ower
s ocioeconomic c lass (50.53%) has the highest rate of alcoholic liver disease. Men drink more (>700 gm/wk) and married people
drink more. A woman who drinks 140 280 grams per week for 10 1 5 years is more likely to develop alcoholic liver disease than a
man who drinks >700 grams per week for 15 years.
Conclusions: In this study, we conclude d that the prevalence of A .L. about S .E. is of utmost importance in developing
population based st r ategies that effectively educate individuals on the need to modify their drinking habits. This is crucial to
mitigate the occurrence of alcohol consumption and its associated repercussions.
Key-words: Socioeconomic status, Hospitalized Patients, Alcoholic Liver Disease
Background: One of the most common disorders in this age group, abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), is the primary cause of most gynaecological problems in adolescents. Unfortunately, epidemiological data on AUB in teenagers is scarce, especially in the Indian subcontinent. The PALM-COEIN classification, where PALM stands for structural reasons and COEIN for functional causes, was employed in this single-center prospective observational study to evaluate the relative contributions of several etiological factors in AUB. To comprehend the etiological, dermographic, and therapeutic factors affecting menorrhagia in patients going through adolescence. Methods: Enrollment for females with AUB between 10 and 19 occurred between January and December 2022. A thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation, which in every case comprised standard testing, hormone analysis, and abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography were used to determine the cause of AUB. MRIs and CT scans were performed when needed. Results: There were 190 patients enrolled in total. Functional factors comprised the predominant aetiology of AUB among adolescent females: Adenomyosis=01 (0.52%), Polyp=1 (0.52%). Coagulopathy=2 (1.05%), Leomyoma=01 (0.52%), Malignancy=1 (0.52%), and PALM=4 (2.11%). COEIN=186 (97.89%), ovulation disorder=175 (92.15%), endometrial=01 (0.52%), iatrogenic=6 (3.15%), non-specified=2 (1.05%), and iatrogenic=6 (3.15%). Conclusion: The most frequent cause of AUB in the adolescent population is ovulatory abnormalities. Even though they are extremely rare, structural factors must be ruled out. A helpful technique for evaluating patients with AUB systematically is the PALM-COEIN classification.
Key-words: PALM-COEIN, Leiomyoma, AUB, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Hormonal therapy
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affect neural activity (communication, plasticity). Chondroitinase can be used for vision abnormalities and spinal injuries. The
biological activity of chondroitinase is due to its ability to act on chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) which are required for
normal functioning. Th is study aim s to examine various types and routes of administration of Chondr oitina se e n zymes. There is an
increasing application of chondro itin sulfate proteoglycans in spinal cord injury, vit reous attachment, and the management of
various carcinogenic conditions. Research must be done to create an effective chondroitinase delivery mech anism so that the
pharmacological activity seen in vitro and in preclinical research may be applied in the clinic. More studies are required to widen
the application of chondroitinase in therapeutics. In this review, chondroitinase ABC, B, and C are all di scuss ed. T he routes of
administration like caudal or ros tral, intracerebroventricular, hydrogels, and intrath ecal have been detailed. The current review
article highlights the different medical uses for chondroitinase, drug delivery methods for the enzym e, and chondroitinase
dispersion across bacteria. In conclusion, this study can reduce the chance of edema by the intracerebroventric ular route.
However, it is not effective for people due to the gyrencephalic anatomy of brain
Key-words: Chondroitinase, Chondroitin, Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans, Spinal Injuries, Ocular Abnormalities, Proteoglycans
Background: Maturing is a widespread peculiarity. Advanced age is not in itself a sickness however is an ordinary piece of human existence length. A guardian, like wise called a career, home wellbeing assistant or individual consideration assistant, is the individual answerable for furnishing their clients with day-to-day private consideration and help with exercises. Methods: Exploration approach: unmistakable methodology research plan: graphic study research plan. The setting of the review: provincial areas of Bagalkot region. Information assortment strategy: organized polls test. The example was chosen by an arbitrary inspecting procedure. The analyst arbitrarily chose Shirur town as a provincial setting and was chosen for enrolment of subjects. Results: The information score of guardians was 41.06%, with mean and SD of 12.32±3.925. These discoveries uncover those guardians had normal information for advanced-age medical conditions. The mentality score of guardians was 73.73%, with a mean and SD of 110.6±11.008. These discoveries uncovers that parental figures have concur capable demeanour in regards to the advanced age medical conditions. Conclusion: At last, a critical co-connection between the information and demeanour at 0.001 the discoveries uncovers that there is a moderate positive relationship between the information and disposition of the advanced age medical issues.
Key-words: Assess, Care Giver, Health Problems, Knowledge, Old Age
Background: Adolescent is one of the most rapid phases of human development. Anemia is a deficiency in the number of RBC in your body. RBC carry oxygen around your body using a particular protein called hemoglobin. Normal hemoglobin level in adolescent girls 13-15 g/dl. According to WHO, the hemoglobin level 10- 11.9 g/dl is considered mild anemia, 7-9 g/dl is considered moderate, and less than 7 g/dl is called severe anemia. Methods: The present study is pre-experimental among 60 adolescent girls, using a disproportional stratified random technique. One experimental group of clients was selected without randomization and no control group was used. The data was collected by using the structured close-ended knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics regarding mean, frequency distribution, percentage, paired table t-test and chi-square test. Results: The overall findings reveal that the post-test knowledge mean score 26.24% with SD±5.94, which was 72% of the total score was more when compared to the pre-test knowledge mean score 12.98 with SD 5.94, which was 36.83% of total score. The calculated t-value of 24.91 was much higher than the table t-value 1.96 for the hypothesis. Conclusion: The study provides that VATP on knowledge regarding the preparation and use of moringa juice in managing anemia among adolescent girls was the scientific, logical and cost-effective strategy.
Key-words: Adolescent girls, Knowledge, VATP, Effectiveness, Socio-demographic variables.
Background: The research demonstrates that water birth comports and loosens mothers actually and intellectually. The buoyance lessens body weight and permits free development and situating to the mother. Buoyance and warm water upgrade uterine withdrawal and better blood flow, which builds uterine muscles' oxygenation, diminishes the mother's torment and increases maternal oxygenation of the child. Submersion of water assists with decreasing circulatory strain and additionally gives security, which hinders uneasiness or dread. Methods: The current review pre-trial study with 50, 4th-year B.Sc. Nursing is chosen through basic arbitrary methods. One gathering pre-test without control bunch configuration was utilized. Information was gathered through a self-directed, organized, shut, finished information survey. Data was examined by involving distinct and inferential measurements concerning mean rate by conveyance, matched "t" test, and Chi-square test for affiliation. Results: The pre-test reveals that out of 50 BSc 4th-year nursing students, the highest pre-test (62%) of BSc 4th-year nursing students had poor knowledge. Overall, the post-test knowledge score (22.6±4.19), 70.62% of the total score, was more than the pre-test knowledge score (8.76±3.95), 23.3%. The effectiveness of the assisted teaching programme, in this area, the mean knowledge score was 13.84 with SD±0.24, which was 43.25% of the total score. Hence, it indicates that the video-assisted teaching program effectively enhanced the knowledge of BSc 4th-year nursing students. Conclusion: This study concluded that video-assisted teaching programmes on knowledge regarding waterbirth among B.Sc 4th year Nursing students was the scientific, logical and cost-effective strategy.
Key-words: Effectiveness, Fourth year B.Sc. Nursing students, Knowledge, VATP, Water birth
Background: Post-menopausal women experience many physical, emotional, and mental symptoms during the post-menopausal period, and reflexology has grown into a complex therapeutic modality and has a range of effects. Reflexology will help put hormones back into a normal state and act like a process of emotional cleansing, relieving stress and restoring harmony to the body and soul. Hence, foot reflexology seems to be effective in treating post-menopausal symptoms. Methods: In the present study, pre-experimental i.e. one group pretest-posttest design, was adopted. The study was conducted on 30 post-menopausal women to assess their knowledge regarding foot reflexology. Samples were selected by using a convenient sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean percentage of the pre-test score was 28%, and the post-test score was 76.65%. The mean and the standard deviation of the pre-test score were 5.60±1.71, and the mean and the standard deviation of the post-test score were 15.33±1.15. The total mean and standard deviation are 9.73±2.07 by comparing the pre-test and post-test scores. Hence, it was found that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of post-menopausal women regarding foot reflexology. No significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and socio-demographic variables on foot reflexology. Conclusion: The study concluded that a planned teaching program on knowledge regarding foot reflexology for post-menopausal women was a scientific, logical, and cost-effective strategy to reduce post-menopausal symptoms.
Key-words: Effectiveness, Foot reflexology, Post-menopausal women, Planned teaching program, Socio-demographic variables
Background: A 51-year-old woman had left lower abdomen pain for 18 hours with nausea and vomiting. Prior CT scans suggested pelvic neoplasms. Our hospital's emergency CT showed an enlarged uterus with cystic shadows, right adnexal cysts, and stomach fluid. Physical examination revealed left lower abdomen discomfort. A gynaecological examination revealed a painful, firm pelvic mass of 151210 cm. Further diagnosis is underway. Method: The patient underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy, discovering a twisted, swollen left ovary with a 540° rotation, classified as a benign cyst. It was found that the patient had congenital upper vaginal atresia and bilateral initial uteri. Pain was reduced after surgery, thanks to symptomatic treatment. An abnormal karyotype of 46, XX,1qh+ was found during genetic testing. Result: Fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina develop from the embryonic accessory mesonephric duct. MRKH syndrome is caused by bilateral accessory mesonephric duct dysplasia and disappearance of the uterus or vagina. MRKH has three types, with Type 1 lacking uterus or vagina. Due to ovarian cyst torsion, this Type 1 MRKH with double initial uterus and upper vaginal atresia needed left adnexa resection. Genetic testing showed a typical female karyotype. MRKH's complex aetiology incorporates chromosomal abnormalities, emphasizing early cytogenetic evaluation for personalized treatment and fertility assistance. Conclusion: Early cytogenetic testing for MRKH syndrome patients is crucial for determining the underlying cause and guiding personalized treatment plans to restore reproductive function and improve quality of life.
Key-words: Double primordial uterus; MRKH syndrome; Upper vaginal atresia; Torsion of left ovarian cyst pedicle
Background: Cell phones have advanced to the degree of becoming a necessary piece of individuals' lives. Cell phones are utilised for correspondence, diversion, efficiency, interpersonal interaction, and gaming. In addition to supplanting the conventional cells, cell phones have likewise supplanted personal computers and numerous other comparative gadgets. Individuals these days feel indistinguishable from their cell phones. In lined with the rising improvement of innovation and excessive utilisation of cell phones, one of the significant issues that scientists have noticed and are chipping away at is cell phone addiction. Methods: It was a graphic study directed among 100 nursing students aged 19-22 in B.V.V.S. Institute of Nursing Sciences Bagalkot. Information was gathered utilising a structured knowledge questionnaire to survey socio-demographic information. The Stanford Sleepiness Scale (Alertness Test) was utilised to evaluate the classroom alertness of the nursing students and the Cell phone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) was utilised to assess the cell addiction of the nursing students. Results: An association was found between the year of studying and the classroom alertness of students (χ2 =3.9102) p<0.05. There was a significant negative correlation between cell phone addiction and classroom alertness of the nursing students, p<0.05. The r-value obtained was 0.80. Thus, the correlation between the two factors is seen as statistically significant. Conclusion In the wake of acquiring the consequences of the current work the scientist s saw a negati ve relationship between cell
pho ne addiction and the class room alertness of the students.
Key-words: Addiction, Alertness, Cell phone, Classroom, Phone addiction
Background: Chemical changes occur in the epididymis when the testicular sperm grows. When sperm and seminal fluids mix during ejaculation, a substance called semen is formed. The cervical mucus of a fertilized egg screens out the best possible sperm. For infertility, Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) can be necessary. Test sperm that are DNA efficient, normal, and motile using Swim Up. Sperm could be damaged by reactive oxygen species that are produced during centrifugation. All infertility treatments should take these factors into account. Methods: The in vitro fertilization (ICSI) procedure was administered to fifty male patients who were 35 years old or younger and tested positive for normozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, and oligozoospermia. After obtaining informed consent, a Swim-Up was performed using both the full semen and a washed pellet. With sperm obtained from both methods, six Metaphase-2 stages of oocytes (MII oocytes) were implanted in each patient. A Tri-gas Bench-top incubator was used to put each injected oocyte in its 37°C setting. Results: The study showed that the age differences were insignificant (p=0.722), but significant variations emerged in sperm concentration before processing (p=1.030) and after (p=1.064). Sperm morphology differences were evident before processing (p=0.004) and after (p=0.002). No significant differences were noted in the number of Day 3 cleavage stage embryos. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is no significant difference between the two techniques regarding sperm washing efficiency.
Key-words: Sperm preparation methods, Swim-up, Centrifugation, ICSI, Fertilization, Day 3 Embryo
Background: The third most common musculoskeletal symptom in orthopaedic clinical practice is a sore shoulder, which can cause significant morbidity. It has been reported that 7–27% of the general population has it, and 36–66% of overhead arm athletes have it. Pathophysiology includes functional, degenerative, and mechanical factors. Most shoulder pain is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), often known as ‘shoulder impingement syndrome’. Impingement hypothesis: shoulder joint structures mechanically clash. SAPS accounts for 36–48% of shoulder discomfort. Methods: This observational study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedics, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, among Eastern Indian outpatients. The study included adult patients (ages 18–75) of both sexes who presented to MKCG Medical College and Hospital's OPD with shoulder pain from December 2020 to November 2022 and were diagnosed with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS). Thorough histories and clinical exams were done. The Department of Radiology, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, performed conventional shoulder MRIs on the selected participants. Results: Most cases and controls were Type-II (43.3%), followed by Type-I (28.3% and 30%, 29.2% of the total group). The study's least common acromial shape was type-IV, seen in 5% of cases and 10% of controls (7.5% of the sample). Fisher's exact test showed no significant connection between subacromial impingement and acromial shape (p=0.65). With a p-value of 0.045, cases had a significantly greater acromial width (8.12±2.16 mm) than controls (7.51±0.81 mm). Conclusion: Sub-acromial impingement was unrelated to acromion morphology. There was no correlation between acromial morphology and rotator cuff injuries.
Key-words: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Acromion Morphology, MRI
Impact of Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Intervention as an Add-on Treatment for Skin Diseases-Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis
http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/SSR-IIJLS.2020.6.5.2
Seasonal Incidence and Varietal Response of Gram against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) at Talwandi Sabo, Punjab
http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/SSR-IIJLS.2020.6.4.3
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