Burden of isolation for multidrug-resistant organisms in a tertiary public hospital in Southern Brazil

Am J Infect Control. 2015 Feb;43(2):188-90. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.10.014. Epub 2014 Dec 3.

Abstract

We aimed to describe the use of isolation beds between September 2011 and August 2013 at a tertiary hospital located in Southern Brazil. The main cause for isolation was gram-negative carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Huge costs were associated with isolation practices. Considering the high burden on the isolation ward, practice of surveillance cultures and contact isolation should be balanced with other infection control practices.

Keywords: Isolation; Multidrug-resistant organisms; Surveillance culture.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Brazil
  • Cross Infection
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
  • Female
  • Health Care Costs
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Isolation / economics*
  • Patient Isolation / methods*
  • Public Health
  • Tertiary Care Centers / economics
  • Tertiary Care Centers / organization & administration*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents