A Retrospective Survey on Nosocomial Infection of Inpatients in Tianjin Nankai Hospital in 2004
- VernacularTitle:2004年天津南开医院住院患者医院感染回顾性调查
- Author:
Yuan ZHANG
;
Guangli ZHU
;
Qiang YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nosocomial infection;
Inpatients;
Correlative factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the prevalence of nosocomial infections among inpatients and its influential factors.Methods The retrospective survey was performed by reviewing and analyzing the clinical data of 7788 inpatients in 2004 in Nankai Hospital of Tianjin.Results Totally 250 nosocomial infection cases were identified,which gave a prevalence of 3.21%.The all-year highest prevalence was found in September.Among all the departments,the highest rate,5.20%,occurred in Department of Gynecology.The inpatients aged more than 60-year-old showed higher prevalence than those under 60 years old.The main infection position was lower respiratory tract(41.60%).Concludes The prevalence of nosocomial infections of Nankai Hospital were within the acceptable standard range defined by Ministry of Health,China.Nevertheless,the prevalence would be reduced if measurements for surveillance and control could be properly applied.
