El coste de la infección en artroplastia de cadera: estudio de casos y controles emparejado / The cost of infection in hip arthroplasty: a matched case-control study

Objetivo. La infección de localización quirúrgica (ILQ) representa el 30% de todas las causas de infecciones relacionadas con la atención sanitaria (IRAS), siendo una de las complicaciones más temidas en pacientes quirúrgicos. Se estimó el exceso de costes directos de la ILQ mediante un estudio de casos y controles emparejado y anidado en una cohorte, en un hospital de agudos en España (Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal). Material y método. Los casos fueron pacientes que desarrollaron un primer episodio de ILQ según los criterios establecidos por el National Healthcare Safety Network de los CDC. Los controles fueron emparejados a los casos en una razón de 1:1, teniendo en cuenta la clasificación de la American Society of Anesthesiologists, la edad, el sexo, la fecha de la cirugía y el diagnóstico principal. Resultados. Este estudio encontró que la infección en reemplazo de cadera incrementó los costes directos en un 134%. Asimismo, el exceso de costes debido a la infección causada por Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina fue 69% mayor que el exceso de costes debido a las infecciones causadas por otros microorganismos. onclusiones. La ILQ después de reemplazo de cadera sigue siendo una complicación costosa desde la perspectiva del hospital. Los costes debidos a la ILQ pueden ser utilizados para priorizar intervenciones preventivas de vigilancia y control de las infecciones relacionadas con la atención sanitaria (AU)

Objective. Surgical site infection (SSI) represents 30% of all causes of health care-associated infection (HAI) and is one of the most dreaded complications in surgical patients. We estimated the excess direct costs of SSI using a matched nested case-control study in acute-term care at Ramon y Cajal University Hospital in Spain. Material and method. Cases were patients who developed a first episode of SSI according to the criteria established by the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. Controls were matched to cases in 1:1 ratio taking into account the American Society of Anesthesiologists score, age, sex, surgery date, and principal diagnosis. Results. This study found that infection in hip replacement increased direct costs by 134%. Likewise, the excess cost due to the infections caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was 69% higher than the excess cost attributable to infections caused by other microorganisms. Conclusions. SSI after hip replacement continues to be a costly complication from the hospital perspective. Costs due to SSI can be used to prioritise preventive interventions to monitor and control HAI (AU)

The cost of infection in hip arthroplasty: a matched case-control study. / El coste de la infección en artroplastia de cadera: estudio de casos y controles emparejado.

OBJECTIVE: Surgical site infection (SSI) represents 30% of all causes of health care-associated infection (HAI) and is one of the most dreaded complications in surgical patients. We estimated the excess direct costs of SSI using a matched nested case-control study in acute-term care at Ramon y Cajal University Hospital in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Cases were patients who developed a first episode of SSI according to the criteria established by the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. Controls were matched to cases in 1:1 ratio taking into account the American Society of Anesthesiologists score, age, sex, surgery date, and principal diagnosis. RESULTS: This study found that infection in hip replacement increased direct costs by 134%. Likewise, the excess cost due to the infections caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was 69% higher than the excess cost attributable to infections caused by other microorganisms. CONCLUSIONS: SSI after hip replacement continues to be a costly complication from the hospital perspective. Costs due to SSI can be used to prioritise preventive interventions to monitor and control HAI.

Implantación de un sistema de vigilancia de infección de la herida quirúrgica al alta en herniorrafia y mastectomía / Implementation of a post-discharge surgical site infection system in herniorrhaphy and mastectomy procedures

INTRODUCCIÓN: La vigilancia tradicional de la infección de localización quirúrgica (ILQ) que se realiza durante el ingreso hospitalario puede infraestimar su incidencia, al ser cada vez más corta la estancia hospitalaria. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer las tasas reales de ILQ prolongando la vigilancia después del alta. MÉTODOS: Se incluyó a todos los pacientes sometidos a los procedimientos de herniorrafia y mastectomía en el Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2011. Los datos de ILQ se recogieron prospectivamente según el sistema de vigilancia de infección nosocomial de Indicadores Clínicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad (INCLIMECC). La vigilancia postalta (VPA) se realizó mediante encuesta telefónica. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 409pacientes en el estudio: 299herniorrafias y 110mastectomías. En herniorrafia la tasa de infección antes del alta era del 6,02%, incrementándose tras VPA al 7,69%. En mastectomía la tasa de infección antes del alta era del 1,8%, incrementándose tras VPA al 3,6%. Del total de infecciones se detectaron tras VPA el 50% en mastectomía y el 21,7% en herniorrafia. CONCLUSIONES: La VPA incrementó la incidencia de ILQ en los procedimientos estudiados; La VPA es útil para analizar la tendencia real de ILQ y evaluar posibles acciones de mejora. Es necesario estandarizar los protocolos de VPA

INTRODUCTION: Monitoring surgical site infection (SSI) performed during hospitalization can underestimate its rates due to the shortening in hospital stay. The aim of this study was to determine the actual rates of SSI using a post-discharge monitoring system. METHODS: All patients who underwent herniorraphy or mastectomy in the Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 were included. SSI data were collected prospectively according to the continuous quality improvement indicators (Indicadores Clinicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad [INCLIMECC]) monitoring system. Post-discharge follow-up was conducted by telephone survey. RESULTS: A total of 409 patients were included in the study, of whom 299 underwent a herniorraphy procedure, and 110 underwent a mastectomy procedure. For herniorrhaphy, the SSI rate increased from 6.02% to 7.6% (the post-discharge survey detected 21.7% of SSI). For mastectomy, the SSI rate increased from 1.8% to 3.6% (the post-discharge survey detected 50% of SSI). CONCLUSIONS: Post-discharge monitoring showed an increased detection of SSI incidence. Post-discharge monitoring is useful to analyze the real trend of SSI, and evaluate improvement actions. Post-discharge follow-up methods need to standardised

Surgical wound infection rates in Spain: data summary, January 1997 through June 2012.

BACKGROUND: The Indicadores Clínicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad (INCLIMECC) program was established in Spain in 1997. METHODS: INCLIMECC is a prospective system of health care-associated infection (HAI) surveillance that collects incidence data in surgical and intensive care unit patients. The protocol is based on the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, formerly known as the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) system, and uses standard infection definitions from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each hospital takes part voluntarily and selects the units and surgical procedures to be surveyed. RESULTS: This report is a summary of the data collected between January 1997 and June 2012. A total of 370,015 patients were included, and the overall incidence of surgical wound infection (SWI) was 4.51%. SWI rates are provided by NHSN operating procedure category and NNIS risk index category. More than 27% of the patients received inadequate antibiotic prophylaxis, the main reason being unsuitable duration (57.05% of cases). CONCLUSIONS: Today, the INCLIMECC network includes 64 Spanish hospitals. We believe that an HAI surveillance system with trained personnel external to the surveyed unit is a key component not only in infection control and prevention, but also in a quality improvement system.

[Implementation of a post-discharge surgical site infection system in herniorrhaphy and mastectomy procedures]. / Implantación de un sistema de vigilancia de infección de la herida quirúrgica al alta en herniorrafia y mastectomía.

INTRODUCTION: Monitoring surgical site infection (SSI) performed during hospitalization can underestimate its rates due to the shortening in hospital stay. The aim of this study was to determine the actual rates of SSI using a post-discharge monitoring system. METHODS: All patients who underwent herniorraphy or mastectomy in the Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 were included. SSI data were collected prospectively according to the continuous quality improvement indicators (Indicadores Clinicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad [INCLIMECC]) monitoring system. Post-discharge follow-up was conducted by telephone survey. RESULTS: A total of 409patients were included in the study, of whom 299 underwent a herniorraphy procedure, and 110 underwent a mastectomy procedure. For herniorrhaphy, the SSI rate increased from 6.02% to 7.6% (the post-discharge survey detected 21.7% of SSI). For mastectomy, the SSI rate increased from 1.8% to 3.6% (the post-discharge survey detected 50% of SSI). CONCLUSIONS: Post-discharge monitoring showed an increased detection of SSI incidence. Post-discharge monitoring is useful to analyze the real trend of SSI, and evaluate improvement actions. Post-discharge follow-up methods need to standardised.

Tendencia de la prevalencia de bacilos gramnegativos productores de betalactamasas de espectro extendido en un hospital universitario de Madrid / Trends in the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing gram-negative bacilli in a teaching hospital in Madrid, Spain

Fundamento y objetivo: La prevalencia de infección/colonización por bacilos gramnegativos productores de betalactamasas de espectro extendido (BGN-BLEE) ha aumentado en los últimos años. El objetivo de este estudio es estimar la prevalencia de infección/colonización de estos microorganismos por cada 100 ingresos hospitalarios y analizar su tendencia a lo largo del período 2007-2010. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio observacional prospectivo de todos los pacientes con infección y/o colonización por BGN-BLEE ingresados entre enero de 2007 y diciembre de 2010 en el Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Para el cálculo de la prevalencia de infección/colonización por BGN-BLEE se siguieron las recomendaciones de la guía de indicadores de microorganismos multirresistentes de The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America y el Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committe. El análisis de la tendencia se realizó mediante regresión de Poisson, con el programa Joinpoint Regression 3.4.3 del U.S. National Institutes of Health. Resultados: A lo largo del período de estudio se observó una tendencia ascendente de la prevalencia para el conjunto de BGN-BLEE. El análisis de la tendencia con regresión de Poisson identificó un punto de inflexión significativo en el mes de agosto de 2009 (p = 0,014) (AU)

Background and objective: The prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing gram-negative bacilli has increased in recent years. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of infection/colonization due to theses microorganisms per 100 admissions and its trend during the period 2007-2010. Patients and methods: Prospective observational study of all patients admitted from January 2007 to December 2010 infected or colonized with ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. The prevalence of infection/colonization of ESBL-producing gram-negative rods was calculated according to the recommendations for metrics for multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings of The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. To analyse trends, Poisson regression was used (Joinpoint Regression Program Version 3.4.3, U.S. National Institutes of Health). Results: Through the study period there was an upward trend of prevalence of all the ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli. The Poisson trend analysis indentified a significant inflection point in August 2009 (p = 0.014). Conclusion: The inflection point in the prevalence of the ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli trend can be explained by a slowdown in the prevalence of some microorganisms such as ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumonia (AU)

[Trends in the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing gram-negative bacilli in a teaching hospital in Madrid, Spain]. / Tendencia de la prevalencia de bacilos gramnegativos productores de betalactamasas de espectro extendido en un hospital universitario de Madrid.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The pprevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing gram-negative bacilli has increased in recent years. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of infection/colonization due to theses microorganisms per 100 admissions and its trend during the period 2007-2010. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective observational study of all patients admitted from January 2007 to December 2010 infected or colonized with ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. The prevalence of infection/colonization of ESBL-producing gram-negative rods was calculated according to the recommendations for metrics for multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings of The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. To analyse trends, Poisson regression was used (Joinpoint Regression Program Version 3.4.3, U.S. National Institutes of Health). RESULTS: Through the study period there was an upward trend of prevalence of all the ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli. The Poisson trend analysis indentified a significant inflection point in August 2009 (p=0.014). CONCLUSION: The inflection point in the prevalence of the ESBL-producing gram-negative bacilli trend can be explained by a slowdown in the prevalence of some microorganisms such as ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Factores asociados a ingreso en unidad de cuidados intensivos enpacientes hospitalizados por Influenza pandémica A/H1N1 2009 / Factors associated to admission to Intensive Care in patients hospitalized due to pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 2009

Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo para ingreso en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) en pacientes con infección por virus pandémico (H1N1) 2009.Dise˜no: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo en pacientes ingresados por Influenza A/H1N1 2009durante el periodo pandémico. Ámbito: Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Pacientes: Todos los pacientes ingresados con reacción en cadena de la polimerasa en transcripción inversa (RT-PCR) positiva para virus de Influenza A/H1N1 2009.Variables de interés: Historia de factores de riesgo para Influenza grave, vacunación para Influenza estacional 2008-2009, síntomas y signos clínicos, pruebas de laboratorio, hallazgos en la radiografía de tórax, tiempo en la administración de antiviral y estancia hospitalaria. Resultados: La mediana de edad de 100 casos fue 38 años (mínimo: 4 meses, máximo: 80 años).El 77% tuvo al menos un factor de riesgo, siendo el asma la comorbilidad más frecuente en los menores de 18 años y el hábito tabáquico en los mayores. La mediana de tiempo entre el comienzo de los síntomas y el inicio de antiviral fue 3 días (mínimo: 0 días, máximo: 18 días).El 19% de los pacientes fueron ingresados en UCI y el 2% fallecieron por gripe. En el análisis multivariable, enfermedad metabólica y presencia de infiltrados en la radiografía de tórax se asociaron de forma significativa a ingreso en la UCI. Conclusión: Una radiografía de tórax anormal en el momento del ingreso, junto con la presencia de ciertas comorbilidades, especialmente enfermedades metabólicas, sugieren la posibilidad de peor pronóstico de gripe pandémica (H1N1) 2009 (AU)

Objective: The present study explores the possible factors related to severe cases of pandemic flu. Design: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients hospitalized with Influenza A/H1N1 2009 during the pandemic period. Setting: Ramon y Cajal University Hospital (Madrid, Spain).Patients: All hospitalized patients with positive RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction)for Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus. Main variables: The main variables collected were: history of risk factors for severe Influenza, history of immunization, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, chest X-ray report, administration of antiviral treatment, and hospital stay. Results: The median age of the 100 cases was 38 years (range 4 months to 80 years). Seventy seven percent of the patients had at least one risk factor. Asthma was the most common factor among patients younger than 18 years, versus smoking in the older subjects. Antiviral therapy was initiated a median time of three days (range 0 to 18 days) after the onset of illness. Nineteen percent of the patients were admitted to Intensive Care, and 2% died. Metabolic disease and abnormal chest X-ray findings were factors associated to admission to the ICU. Conclusion: As in other studies, abnormal chest X-ray findings upon admission and metabolic disease were related to poor outcomes of 2009 pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) infection in our patients (AU)

Incidencia y factores asociados a la infección de localización quirúrgica tras artroplastia de cadera / Incidence and associated factors of surgical site infections after hip arthroplasty

Introducción. La infección de localización quirúrgica (ILQ) posterior a artroplastia de cadera es la complicación más temida causando hospitalización prolongada, incremento de morbilidad, mortalidad y altos costes. La identificación de los factores implicados en su aparición puede orientar intervenciones para la reducción del riesgo de infección. Material y métodos. Los datos de ILQ y sus factores de riesgo fueron prospectivamente recolectados por el sistema de vigilancia de infección asociada a la atención sanitaria INCLIMECC (Indicadores Clínicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad), a partir de 3.067 procedimientos de artroplastia de cadera realizados en el Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal entre octubre de 1999 y diciembre de 2009. Análisis de regresión logística binaria multivariable con el software SPPS versión 15.0 para Windows fue utilizado para la construcción de un modelo predictivo de ILQ. Resultados. La incidencia global de ILQ fue de 2,71 casos por cada 100 intervenciones. En el análisis univariable, la mayoría de los factores analizados estuvieron asociados al riesgo de infección articular. El análisis de regresión logística multivariable sólo identificó tres factores independientemente asociados a ILQ: edad, estancia preoperatoria e índice NHSN (p<0,05). Conclusiones. Aunque el índice NHSN y la estancia preoperatoria son potenciales marcadores de la presencia de otros factores para ILQ como diabetes mellitus, obesidad, neoplasia y artritis reumatoide, el análisis de éstos por separado podría aumentar el poder predictivo del modelo multivariable (AU)

Introduction. Prosthetic joint infection after hip arthroplasty is the most feared complication and is responsible for prolonged hospitalisation and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. To identify the factors involved in its onset may lead to interventions to reduce the risk of infection. Material and methods. We prospectively reviewed data collected from the health care infection surveillance system (INCLIMECC) on 3067 hip arthroplasties undertaken in the Ramon y Cajal University Hospital between October 1999 and December 2009. Multivariate analysis was performed using logistic binary regression to create mathematical models to predict joint infection after hip arthroplasty. Results. The overall incidence of joint infection after hip arthroplasty was 2.71%. Unadjusted univariate analysis showed multiple variables associated with joint infection. After multivariable logistic regression analysis, we found the following independent predictors: age, days of hospitalisation prior to the intervention and risk index of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) (p<.05). Conclusions. NHSN risk index and the days of hospitalisation prior to the intervention are associated to other risk factor of joint infection after hip arthroplasty, such as Diabetes Mellitus, obesity and rheumatoid arthritis. Nevertheless is important to analyse these factors separately to increase the predictive power of the multivariate model (AU)

Preparación prequirúrgica, profilaxis antibiótica y vigilancia de infección de herida quirúrgica en cirugía de mama / Preoperative preparation, antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical wound infection in breast surgery

Introducción El impacto de la infección de herida quirúrgica (IHQ) en salud pública justifica su vigilancia y prevención. Nuestros objetivos fueron estimar la incidencia de IHQ en cirugía de mama y evaluar sus protocolos de profilaxis antibiótica y preparación prequirúrgica. Métodos Estudio de cohortes prospectivo multicéntrico de incidencia de IHQ. Se evaluó la incidencia de IHQ, se estratificó por índice de riesgo NNIS y se calculó la razón estandarizada de incidencia (REI). La REI se comparó con las tasas nacionales y americanas. Se evaluó el cumplimiento y adhesión del protocolo de profilaxis antibiótica y de preparación prequirúrgica y su influencia en la IHQ con el riesgo relativo. Resultados Se estudiaron 592 intervenciones de mama procedentes de 10 hospitales de la Comunidad de Madrid. La incidencia de IHQ acumulada fue de 3,89% (IC 95%: 2,3-5,5). La REI fue de 1,82 sobre la tasa nacional y de 2,16 sobre la americana. Se administraron el 97,81% de las profilaxis antibióticas indicadas con una adhesión global al protocolo del 75%. La preparación prequirúrgica fue correcta en el 53,8%. No se encontró asociación de la infección con la adhesión a la profilaxis antibiótica ni con el cumplimiento de la preparación prequirúgica (p>0,05). Conclusión Nuestra incidencia ha sido algo superior a la de los programas nacionales de vigilancia. Hay que mejorar la adhesión de la profilaxis antibiótica y el registro de los datos de preparación prequirúrgica (AU)

Introduction: The impact of surgical wound infection on public health justifies its surveillance and prevention. Our objectives were to estimate the incidence of surgical wound infection in breast procedures and assess its protocol of antibiotic prophylaxis and preoperative preparation. Methods: Observational multicentre prospective cohort study of incidence of surgical wound infection. Incidence was evaluated, stratified by National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) risk index and we calculated the standardized incidence ratio (SIR). The SIR was compared with Spanish rates andU.S. rates. The compliance and performance of the antibiotic prophylaxis and preoperative preparation protocol were assessed and their influence in the incidence of infection with the relative risk. Results: Ten hospitals from the Comunidad de Madrid were included, providing 592 procedures. The cumulative incidence of surgical wound infection was 3.89% (95% CI: 2.3-5.5). The SIR was 1.82 on the Spanish rate and 2.16 on the American. Antibiotic prophylaxis was applied in 97.81% of cases, when indicated. The overall performance of antibiotic prophylaxis was 75%, and 53% for preoperative preparation. No association was found between infection and performance of prophylaxis or preoperative preparation (P > .05). Conclusion: Our incidence is with in those seen in the literature although it is some what higher than the national surveillance programs. The performance of prophylaxis antibiotic must be improved, as well as the recording of preoperative preparation data (AU)

[Factors associated to admission to Intensive Care in patients hospitalized due to pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 2009]. / Factores asociados a ingreso en unidad de cuidados intensivos en pacientes hospitalizados por Influenza pandémica A/H1N1 2009.

OBJECTIVE: The present study explores the possible factors related to severe cases of pandemic flu. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients hospitalized with Influenza A/H1N1 2009 during the pandemic period. SETTING: Ramon y Cajal University Hospital (Madrid, Spain). PATIENTS: All hospitalized patients with positive RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction) for Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus. MAIN VARIABLES: The main variables collected were: history of risk factors for severe Influenza, history of immunization, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, chest X-ray report, administration of antiviral treatment, and hospital stay. RESULTS: The median age of the 100 cases was 38 years (range 4 months to 80 years). Seventy-seven percent of the patients had at least one risk factor. Asthma was the most common factor among patients younger than 18 years, versus smoking in the older subjects. Antiviral therapy was initiated a median time of three days (range 0 to 18 days) after the onset of illness. Nineteen percent of the patients were admitted to Intensive Care, and 2% died. Metabolic disease and abnormal chest X-ray findings were factors associated to admission to the ICU. CONCLUSION: As in other studies, abnormal chest X-ray findings upon admission and metabolic disease were related to poor outcomes of 2009 pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) infection in our patients.

Incidencia de infección nosocomial en cirugía abierta de próstata / Incidence of nosocomial infection in open prostate surgery

Objetivos: Conocer las tasas de infección nosocomial en cirugía abierta de próstata y valorar la aplicación de los protocolos de preparación prequirúrgica y profilaxis antibiótica preoperatoria establecidos en tres hospitales públicos de la Comunidad de Madrid. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo observacional multicéntrico, incluyendo a todos los pacientes intervenidos quirúrgicamente en los servicios sometidos a vigilancia e ingresados durante más de 48 horas, entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2009. Fueron vigilados desde el ingreso hasta el alta. Resultados: La tasa de infección hospitalaria observada fue del 3,38%. La infección más frecuente fue la de localización quirúrgica, con una incidencia del 2,77% (superficial = 1,23%; profunda = 0,31%; órgano-espacio = 1,23%). El porcentaje de profilaxis quirúrgicas adecuadas, tanto en indicación como en elección del antibiótico, inicio y duración, respecto a todos aquellos pacientes que la recibieron fue del 47,42%. Según los datos obtenidos de las historias clínicas el porcentaje de pacientes en los que se cumplió correctamente el protocolo de preparación prequirúrgica fue del 92%. Conclusiones: Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio multicéntrico, no sólo pueden servir como referencia a otros hospitales públicos, sino que también son comparables con otros sistemas de vigilancia internacionales. La vigilancia y control de las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria deben ser un aspecto clave en los programas de calidad asistencial y seguridad del paciente (AU)

Objectives: To know the rate of nosocomial infections in open prostate surgery and to assess the application of pre-surgery preparation and preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis protocols at three public hospitals in the Autonomous Community of Madrid. Materials and methods: Prospective observational and multicentre study, including all the patients operated on at the services monitored and admitted for more than 48 hours between1 January and 31 December 2009. They were monitored from admittance until their discharge. Results: The rate of hospital infection observed was 3.38%. The most frequent infection was surgical localization, with an incidence rate of 2.77% (superficial = 1.23%; deep = 0.31%; organ space= 1.23%). The percentage of appropriate surgical prophylaxis, both in the indication and in the selection of antibiotics, initiation and duration, with respect to all those patients that received it, was 47.42%. According to the data obtained from their clinical records, the percentage of patients in which the pre-surgery preparation protocol was correctly complied with, was 92%. Conclusions: The results obtained in this multicentre study can serve not only as a reference to other public hospitals, but they are also comparable to other international monitoring systems. Monitoring and controlling infections associated with healthcare must be a key aspect in Patient Care and Safety programmes (AU)

[Incidence of nosocomial infection in open prostate surgery]. / Incidencia de infección nosocomial en cirugía abierta de próstata.

OBJECTIVES: To know the rate of nosocomial infections in open prostate surgery and to assess the application of pre-surgery preparation and preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis protocols at three public hospitals in the Autonomous Community of Madrid. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective observational and multicentre study, including all the patients operated on at the services monitored and admitted for more than 48 hours between 1 January and 31 December 2009. They were monitored from admittance until their discharge. RESULTS: The rate of hospital infection observed was 3.38%. The most frequent infection was surgical localization, with an incidence rate of 2.77% (superficial=1.23%; deep=0.31%; organ-space=1.23%). The percentage of appropriate surgical prophylaxis, both in the indication and in the selection of antibiotics, initiation and duration, with respect to all those patients that received it, was 47.42%. According to the data obtained from their clinical records, the percentage of patients in which the pre-surgery preparation protocol was correctly complied with, was 92%. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained in this multicentre study can serve not only as a reference to other public hospitals, but they are also comparable to other international monitoring systems. Monitoring and controlling infections associated with healthcare must be a key aspect in Patient Care and Safety programmes.

Evaluación de la infección de herida quirúrgica en 14 hospitales de la Comunidad de Madrid: estudio de incidencia / Assessment of the surgical site infection in 14 hospitals of the Madrid Region: an incidence study

Introducción y objetivos: Las infecciones relacionadas con la asistencia sanitaria son una causa importante de mortalidad y morbilidad entre los pacientes. Una de las más frecuentes es la infección de localización quirúrgica (ILQ). Los objetivos del estudio eran conocer las tasas de ILQ y valorar la aplicación de los protocolos de preparación prequirúrgica y profilaxis antibiótica preoperatoria establecidos en 14 hospitales públicos de la Comunidad de Madrid. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo observacional multicéntrico que incluye a todos los pacientes intervenidos quirúrgicamente en los servicios sometidos a vigilancia e ingresados durante más de 48 h, entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2009. Fueron vigilados desde el ingreso hasta el alta. Resultados: La ILQ fue la infección nosocomial más frecuente (superficial = 1,7%, profunda = 2%; órgano espacio= 1,7%). Se muestran las tasas de ILQ por procedimiento quirúrgico e índice de riesgo National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System, así como otros indicadores de calidad, como estancia hospitalaria,profilaxis antibiótica, mortalidad, reingresos por infección o complicación y tasa de reintervenciones quirúrgicas. Discusión: Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio multicéntrico no sólo pueden servir como referenciaa otros hospitales públicos, sino que también son comparables con otros sistemas de vigilancia internacionales. La vigilancia y el control de las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria deben ser un aspecto clave en los programas de calidad asistencial y seguridad del paciente (AU)

Background and objectives: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) occur frequently in hospitals and have severe consequences, with surgical site infection (SSI) being one of the most commonly reported. The aim of this study was to determine SSI rates and to assess the application of presurgical preparation and antimicrobial prophylaxis protocols in 14 public hospitals of the region of Madrid. Material and methods: Multi-centre prospective surveillance study. All patients who underwent a surgical procedure from January 1 2009, to December 31, 2009 with a hospital stay of more than 48 hours, were monitored from the time of surgery until hospital discharge. Results: SSI was the most frequent HAI (superficial incisional SSI = 1.7%; deep incisional SSI = 2%; organ space SSI = 1.7%). SSI rates are provided by operative procedure and NNIS risk index category. Further quality indicators reported are surgical complications, length of stay, antimicrobial prophylaxis, mortality, readmission due to infection or other complications and revision surgery. Conclusions: The results obtained in this multicentre study can be used as a reference for other public hospitals, and allow comparisons with other international surveillance systems. Surveillance and control of HAIs must be a key aspect in patient safety and quality healthcare programs (AU)

[Preoperative preparation, antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical wound infection in breast surgery]. / Preparación prequirúrgica, profilaxis antibiótica y vigilancia de infección de herida quirúrgica en cirugía de mama.

INTRODUCTION: The impact of surgical wound infection on public health justifies its surveillance and prevention. Our objectives were to estimate the incidence of surgical wound infection in breast procedures and assess its protocol of antibiotic prophylaxis and preoperative preparation. METHODS: Observational multicentre prospective cohort study of incidence of surgical wound infection. Incidence was evaluated, stratified by National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) risk index and we calculated the standardized incidence ratio (SIR). The SIR was compared with Spanish rates and U.S. rates. The compliance and performance of the antibiotic prophylaxis and preoperative preparation protocol were assessed and their influence in the incidence of infection with the relative risk. RESULTS: Ten hospitals from the Comunidad de Madrid were included, providing 592 procedures. The cumulative incidence of surgical wound infection was 3.89% (95% CI: 2.3-5.5). The SIR was 1.82 on the Spanish rate and 2.16 on the American. Antibiotic prophylaxis was applied in 97.81% of cases, when indicated. The overall performance of antibiotic prophylaxis was 75%, and 53% for preoperative preparation. No association was found between infection and performance of prophylaxis or preoperative preparation (P>.05). CONCLUSION: Our incidence is within those seen in the literature although it is somewhat higher than the national surveillance programs. The performance of prophylaxis antibiotic must be improved, as well as the recording of preoperative preparation data.

[Assessment of the surgical site infection in 14 hospitals of the Madrid Region: an incidence study]. / Evaluación de la infección de herida quirúrgica en 14 hospitales de la Comunidad de Madrid: estudio de incidencia.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) occur frequently in hospitals and have severe consequences, with surgical site infection (SSI) being one of the most commonly reported. The aim of this study was to determine SSI rates and to asses the application of presurgical preparation and antimicrobial prophylaxis protocols in 14 public hospitals of the region of Madrid. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Multi-centre prospective surveillance study. All patients who underwent a surgical procedure from January 1 2009, to December 31, 2009 with a hospital stay of more than 48 hours, were monitored from the time of surgery until hospital discharge. RESULTS: SSI was the most frequent HAI (superficial incisional SSI=1.7%; deep incisional SSI=2%; organ-space SSI=1.7%). SSI rates are provided by operative procedure and NNIS risk index category. Further quality indicators reported are surgical complications, length of stay, antimicrobial prophylaxis, mortality, readmission due to infection or other complications and revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained in this multicentre study can be used as a reference for other public hospitals, and allow comparisons with other international surveillance systems. Surveillance and control of HAIs must be a key aspect in patient safety and quality healthcare programs.

The Spanish national health care-associated infection surveillance network (INCLIMECC): data summary January 1997 through December 2006 adapted to the new National Healthcare Safety Network Procedure-associated module codes.

BACKGROUND: In 1997, a national standardized surveillance system (designated INCLIMECC [Indicadores Clínicos de Mejora Continua de la Calidad]) was established in Spain for health care-associated infection (HAI) in surgery patients, based on the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) system. In 2005, in its procedure-associated module, the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) inherited the NNIS program for surveillance of HAI in surgery patients and reorganized all surgical procedures. METHODS: INCLIMECC actively monitors all patients referred to the surgical ward of each participating hospital. We present a summary of the data collected from January 1997 to December 2006 adapted to the new NHSN procedures. RESULTS: Surgical site infection (SSI) rates are provided by operative procedure and NNIS risk index category. Further quality indicators reported are surgical complications, length of stay, antimicrobial prophylaxis, mortality, readmission because of infection or other complication, and revision surgery. CONCLUSION: Because the ICD-9-CM surgery procedure code is included in each patient's record, we were able to reorganize our database avoiding the loss of extensive information, as has occurred with other systems.

Excess length of stay attributable to surgical site infection following hip replacement: a nested case-control study.

OBJECTIVE: We estimated the impact of hip replacement-associated surgical site infection (SSI) on morbidity and length of stay. METHODS: This was a pairwise matched (1 : 1) case-control study nested in a cohort. All patients who underwent hip replacement from January 1, 2000, to June 30, 2004, were prospectively enrolled for the nested case-control design analysis and were monitored from the time of surgery until hospital discharge, including any patients readmitted because of infection. RESULTS: Among the 1,260 hip replacements performed, 28 SSIs were detected, yielding a crude SSI rate of 2.2%. The median excess length of stay attributable to SSI was 32.5 days (P<.001), whereas the median prolonged postoperative stay due to SSI was 31 days (P<.001). Deep-wound SSI was the type that prolonged hospital stay the most (up to 49 days). Of the patients who developed an SSI, 4 required revision surgery, for an SSI-related morbidity rate of 14.3%. CONCLUSION: SSI prolongs hospital stay; however, although hospital stay is a rough indicator of the cost of this complication, to accurately estimate the costs of SSI, we would need to consider individual costs in a linear regression model adjusted for all possible confounding factors.

[Extra-naso-pharyngeal angiofibroma: report of a new case and review of literature]. / Angiofibroma extranasofaríngeo: aportación de un nuevo caso y revisión bibliográfica.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas are vascular neoplasms, which originate characteristically in the posterior lateral wall of the nasopharynx. Although angiofibromas extend beyond the nasopharynx commonly, sometimes they can have their origin outside nasopharynx. We present an unusual case of extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma. A high level of suspicion is essential for an adequate diagnosis and treatment of these neoplasms.

Angiofibroma extranasofaríngeo: aportación de un nuevo caso y revisión bibliográfica / Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma: report of a new case and revision of literature

El angiofibroma nasofaríngeo juvenil es un tumor vascular que se origina de forma característica en la pared posterolateral de la nasofaringe. Aunque la mayoría de los angiofibromas se extienden hacia la nasofaringe, en ocasiones pueden aparecer fuera de ésta. Presentamos un raro caso de angiofibroma extranasofaríngeo. Un alto índice de sospecha es esencial para el adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento de estos tumores (AU)

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas are vascular neoplasms, which originate characteristically in the posterior lateral wall of the nasopharynx. Although angiofibromas extend beyond the nasopharynx commonly, sometimes they can have their origin outside nasopharynx. We present an unusual case of extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma. A high level of suspicion is essential for an adequate diagnosis and treatment of these neoplasms (AU)