Nosocomial infection and mortality

Authors

  • Ruth Natalia Teresa Turrini Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342002000200011

Keywords:

Nosocomial infection, Mortality, Children

Abstract

A retrospective study with 69 deaths ocurred at a pediatric hospital in 1993 was undertaken to identify the relationship of nosocomial infection with death. Pneumonia and bloodstream infection were the main site of infection: A higher prevalence of gram-negative bacteria was also observed. The hospital infection was causally related to death in 30,4% and contributed to death in 50,8% of children. The nosocomial infection was causally related to death more frequently in patients classified as having a non fatal disease at admission.

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Published

2002-06-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Turrini, R. N. T. (2002). Nosocomial infection and mortality. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 36(2), 177-183. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342002000200011