Nosocomial infections in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Pediatric intensive care units have contributed considerably to the management of children with severe diseases and life-threatening conditions. The use of mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and indwelling catheters increase the risk for nosocomial infection. Improving infection control practices and surveillance can significantly reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections.
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Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Trevino
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D016470:Bacteremia; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003422:Critical Care; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000009:adverse effects; D016469:Fungemia; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections