Nosocomial Infection among Burn Patients:Analysis and Prevention / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To discuss the risk factors of nosocomial infection in burn patients in order to raise their treatment level.METHODS Picked out the nosocomial infection and the risk factors in burn patients during recent three years,we then made the review analysis.RESULTS From 234 cases 46 patients were with nosocomial infection,the infection rate was 19.66%,the most common location was wound infection,accounted for 63.04%,followed by respiratory tract for 23.91%.The main risk factors were age(≥ 60 years),severe degree burns,a long stay in hospital,and the large-scale application of antibiotics.CONCLUSIONS As for the high incidence of nosocomial infection among burn patients,we must pay close attention to and strengthen prevention.