Simple introduction about nosocomial infection.

1. NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION AMARJIT SINGH MHS1007002

3. They appear 48 hours or more after hospital admission or within 30 days after discharge.

5. In Europe around 25,000 deaths occur each year.

6. Overall there are about 2 million annual cases of HAI’s in developed nations.

7. Frequency of HAI’s in developed nations is 5-10%.

9. Frequency is 1 in every 4 patients admitted into the Hospital.

10. 1/3rd of all such infections are preventable.

14. Some of the major concerns are:

15. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus(MRSA)

16. Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

18. Used Equipment and Instruments.

19. Soiled Linen.

21. Patients in Labour Room.

22. Patients undergoing invasive procedures.

23. Patients on Immuno-suppressive drugs.

25. Use of Indwelling Catheters.

26. Failure of Health-Care Worker to wash hands.

27. Over use of Antibiotics (Bacterial Resistance).

28. Mechanical Ventilation.

30. Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s).

31. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections.

32. Gastroenteritis.

34. In Renal Transplant Unit -58 patients out of 100.

37. Cost of drugs.

39. Avoiding hand contact with exposed membranes like conjunctiva or nasal areas.

40. Ventilators sterilization.