Risk factors for colonisation by Multidrug-Resistant bacteria in critical care units.

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health challenge recognised by the WHO as an urgent global healthcare concern. Patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are particularly prone to colonisation and/or infection by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).

Objectives: Delineate the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors for MDROs colonisation in mixed ICUs and Resuscitation Units by focusing on initial and nosocomial colonisation.

[Multiple PCR for multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae management at Albacete University Hospital].

Objective: Multi-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (MRE) are a public health threat, with screening and isolation strategies being important to stop its dissemination. Multiplex PCR is a novel method capable of rapid diagnosis with high sensitivity and specificity. In this study, our objective was to evaluate its application to multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae management since its implementation in our hospital.

[Vaccination against hepatitis B in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: immune response and associated factors.].

Objective: Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are at increased risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection as well as a lower response to vaccination. This study aimed to analyze the immune response after vaccination against HBV in patients diagnosed with IBD and its associated factors.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on patients with IBD treated at the vaccination clinic for at-risk patients at the during the period 2011-2018.

[Predictive model for nosocomial pneumonia in intensive care units].

Background And Objective: Nosocomial pneumonia is the most common nosocomial infection in the intensive care units (ICUs) and contributes disproportionately to both poor outcomes and high cost of care in critically ill patients. In order to identify patients with greater risk of developing nosocomial pneumonia in ICUs, it is important to select the right preventive measures.

Patients And Method: It was an observational study of 2 prospective cohorts of patients staying in the ICU for 24 h or more: the main cohort (n=1,184) and the validation cohort (n=554).