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26/Nov/2024
26/Nov/2024
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0939
Highlights Healthcare-associated infections are responsible for higher morbidity and mortality rates. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a scenario of enormous demand for healthcare. Knowledge of risk factors is important for preventive measures. COVID-19 and the length of hospital stay were the most important risk factors for healthcare-associated infections. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the risk factors for healthcare-related infections during the COVID-19 pandemic in intensive care units, to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Central Line- Associated Bloodstream Infection, Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract […]
Keywords: Catheter-related infections; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Intensive care unit; Pandemics; Pneumonia, ventilator-associated; Risk factor
01/May/2015
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082015RW2980
To perform a systematic review of the literature on the control of oral biofilms and the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia, in addition to assessing and classifying studies as to the grade of recommendation and level of evidence. The review was based on PubMed, LILACS, and Scopus databases, from January 1st, 2000 until December 31st, 2012. Studies evaluating oral hygiene care related to nosocomial infections in patients hospitalized in intensive care units were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Full published […]
Keywords: Chlorhexidine; Evidence-based practice; Intensive care units; Oral hygiene; Pneumonia, ventilator-associated