HEALTH-CARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS AND INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
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Objectives: The risk of acquiring health-care associated infections (HCAIs) is significant in intensive care units (ICU). It increases the morbidity and
mortality of hospitalized patients as well as hospital staff.
Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study was conducted among 60 health-care professionals in ICU which included 20 nurses, 20 interns, and
20 consultants. A preformed questionnaire was used to collect details from those who were posted in ICU.
Results: All the staff working in ICU units have satisfactory performance level regarding infection control (IC) standard precautions. Hand hygiene
topped the priority among IC procedures. The most common HCAIs in this study was catheter-associated urinary tract infection and surgical site
infections. Awareness about safe injection practices and needle prick infections were satisfactory. A proper disposal of waste was done by nurses in
ICU's.
Conclusion: The most of the existing measures to prevent and control nosocomial infections in the ICU are largely effective, modifications and
refinements to these existing measures may only help in further improving the patient care.
Keywords: Catheter associated urinary Tract infections, Ventilator associated pneumonia.
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