Secondary Lung Infection in Patients of Postoperative Cranio-cerebral Trauma: A Clinical Study / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To probe the risk factors of the secondary lung infection in patients of postoperative(cranio)-(cerebral) trauma as well as the ways to control them.METHODS A prospective and review study was carried out in 718 cases with cranio-cerebral trauma admitted in our hospital for operation from Jan 2002 to Dec 2004.RESULTS Among 718 cases,39(5.43%) developed lung(infection),occupied 65% of the total number of the hospital(infection) in the neurosurgery.After an integrated(total and systemic) treatment,the cure rate was(69.23%(27 cases);) effective: 15.3%(6);improved: 7.7%(3); died: 7.7%(3).CONCLUSIONS Oxygen(inhalation,) nasal(feeding),sputum drawing out,(cannular) tracheotomy,and use of respirator after operation are the causes of the lung infection and it can be controlled effectively if keeping the surroundings clean,keeping strict ness in disinfection-isolation institution,improving the mangement of respiratory tract and the care of oral cavity,proper use of antibiotics,and improving immunity.