Publications by authors named "F C D'Ancona"
Background infection (CDI) is a severe infection that needs to be monitored. This infection predominantly occurs in hospitalised patients after antimicrobial treatment, with high mortality in elderly patients.AimWe aimed at estimating the incidence of CDI in Italian hospitals over 4 months in 2022.
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- Two main methods for tracking healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are longitudinal surveillance, which tracks incidence rates over time, and point prevalence surveys (PPSs), which offer quicker snapshots but can be biased.
- The study compared Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates from both a comprehensive surveillance system (GiViTI) and calculated rates from PPS data, using inverse probability weighting to improve accuracy.
- Findings showed that weighted prevalence estimates better aligned with direct surveillance results, indicating that this method can yield more reliable incidence rates when full surveillance isn't practical.
Late-onset capsular bag distension syndrome 33 years after cataract surgery.
Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep
December 2024
Purpose: Describe the clinical features and management of this uncommon case of late-onset Capsular bag distension syndrome that occurred 33 years after cataract surgery.
Observation: An 87-year-old male was referred to our clinic complaining of blurred and gradual, painless reduction in vision in his left eye over the past year. A complete ophthalmological examination, Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), and optical biometry were performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Hand hygiene (HH) is pivotal in mitigating infectious disease transmission and enhancing public health outcomes. This study focuses on detailing the national surveillance system for alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) consumption in healthcare facilities across Italy, presenting results from a comprehensive three-year evaluation period, from 2020 to 2022. It aims to delineate this surveillance system and report on ABHR consumption trends in various Regions/Autonomous Provinces (Rs/APs).
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- COVID-19 patients appear to have a higher prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) compared to non-COVID-19 patients, with a significant difference found before matching groups.
- Antimicrobial use (AMU) was initially higher in COVID-19 patients, but this difference diminished after matching patients for factors like age and severity of conditions.
- The study suggests that the increased risk of HAIs in COVID-19 patients may stem from underlying health issues rather than the virus itself, highlighting the need for better management of antimicrobials in these patients.