Investigation and Preventive Measures of Nosocomial Infection in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
- VernacularTitle:肿瘤化疗患者医院感染的调查及预防对策
- Author:
Yongjin NING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malignant tumor;
Chemotherapy;
Nosocomial infection;
Prevention measures
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology
2006;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To discuss the relevant factors and preventive measures of nosocomial infection Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS The clinical data of 957 malignant tumor patient′s were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS 62 patient′s occurred nosocomial infection after Chemotherapy and the rate of infection was 6.48%. The infection site in the respiratory tract accounted for 45.16%; the most commons lung cancer accounted for 33.87%. The patient′s age, length of stay, decreased total number of white blood; long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics was the risk factor of nosocomial infection. CONCLUSIONS The imunity of the patients reduced after chemotherapy and nosocomial infection rate increas. We must take some effective prevention measures for the risk factors to reduce nosocomial infection.
