American journal of infection control
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Am J Infect Control · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigation of a nosocomial outbreak by alginate-producing pan-antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The nosocomial spread of pan-antibiotic-resistant nonfermentative bacteria is an increasing concern. This study investigated the microbiologic and epidemiologic characteristics of a hospital outbreak due to alginate-producing, pan-antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAR-Pa). ⋯ This study illustrates the ability of pan-antibiotic-resistant P. aeruginosa to cause an outbreak with significant mortality and stresses the need for precautions to prevent the spread of such highly resistant strains.
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Am J Infect Control · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of preoperative anxiolytic on surgical site infection in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.
An increased anxiety may be associated with a higher risk of surgical site infection (SSI), but there is little objective data on the effect of preoperative anxiolytic interventions on SSI. To address this issue, we evaluated the effects of preoperative diazepam on postoperative SSI following abdominal hysterectomy. ⋯ Diazepam-treated patients showed lower postoperative anxiety and lower incidence of SSI up to 30 days after surgery compared with placebo in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.