Background and objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a significant challenge, impacting patient safety and treatment effectiveness. This retrospective study investigates the correlation between pre-operative hospital stays and HCAIs in ICU cardiac surgery patients. Materials and methods: Medical records of 35 patients who died post-cardiac surgery in the ICU were analyzed, focusing on the duration of pre-operative hospitalization. Results: Prolonged pre-operative stays strongly correlate (r ¼ 0.993) with increased HCAIs, indicating a critical risk factor. Conclusions: The duration of pre-operative hospital stays is pivotal in HCAI risk. Prospective multicenter studies are needed for validation, which is crucial for enhancing patient safety and treatment efficacy
Analyzing Pre-operative Hospital Stay and Incidence of Hospital Acquired Infection: A Retrospective Study
Costantino, Maria;Piazza, Ornella;Coscioni, Enrico;Longanella, Walter;Caro, Francesco De
2024-01-01
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Background and objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a significant challenge, impacting patient safety and treatment effectiveness. This retrospective study investigates the correlation between pre-operative hospital stays and HCAIs in ICU cardiac surgery patients. Materials and methods: Medical records of 35 patients who died post-cardiac surgery in the ICU were analyzed, focusing on the duration of pre-operative hospitalization. Results: Prolonged pre-operative stays strongly correlate (r ¼ 0.993) with increased HCAIs, indicating a critical risk factor. Conclusions: The duration of pre-operative hospital stays is pivotal in HCAI risk. Prospective multicenter studies are needed for validation, which is crucial for enhancing patient safety and treatment efficacyI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.