Assessment of the surgical site infection in colon surgery and antibiotic prophylaxis adequacy: a multi-center incidence study.

Introduction: Surgically site infections (SSIs) are a major problem that limits the benefits of surgical interventions. The cumulative incidence of SSIs in colon surgery and compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis as well as the causes of non-compliance were evaluated.

Methods: Multi-centre prospective surveillance study between 2012 and 2019 in seven hospitals of the Canary Health Service using an active epidemiological surveillance system.

[Application of the self-evaluation questionnaire of the WHO multimodal strategy to improve the practice of hand hygiene in a tertiary hospital].

Objective: Hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important and effective measure to reduce the risk of healthcare-related infections. However, low compliance with HH indications among healthcare professionals is often low. The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation of a multimodal strategy to promote HH among healthcare professionals.

Assessment of the surgical site infection in colon surgery and antibiotic prophylaxis adequacy: A multi-center incidence study.

Introduction: Surgically site infections (SSIs) are a major problem that limits the benefits of surgical interventions. The cumulative incidence of SSIs in colon surgery and compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis as well as the causes of non-compliance were evaluated.

Methods: Multi-centre prospective surveillance study between 2012 and 2019 in seven hospitals of the Canary Health Service using an active epidemiological surveillance system.

Effect of bismuth subgallate on the quality of life in patients undergoing Scopinaro's biliopancreatic diversion.

Background: Malabsorptive techniques, such as biliopancreatic diversion, described by Scopinaro, can cause disabling steatorrhea that affects patients' quality of life. Although it usually improves over time, a reduced group of patients can require treatment. The objective of the present study was to assess the effects of bismuth subgallate on the quality of life (QoL) of patients undergoing Scopinaro's biliopancreatic diversion (SBPD) for morbid obesity.

[Prevalence and risk factors of multi-drug resistant organism colonization among long-term care facilities in Gran Canaria (Spain)].

Introduction: Multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) are an important cause of nosocomial infections, with complicated clinical-therapeutic management and elevated morbidity-mortality, and an increase in healthcare costs. In long term care facilities (LTCFs) colonization/infection by MDRO among residents is increasing, and they may act as reservoirs and vehicles for the dissemination and production of outbreaks by resistant strains in acute hospitals. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of carriers of some common MDRO, and identifying factors associated with carrier state.

Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in a neonatal care unit associated with feeding bottles heaters.

This report describes an outbreak caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a neonatal care unit possibly linked to feeding bottles heaters. Infection control measures were undertaken such as reinforcement of contact isolation precautions, environmental microbiologic sampling, educational sessions on hand hygiene, and use of sterilized water to refill feeding bottles heaters. The sustained eradication of P aeruginosa isolates after implementing control measures on feeding bottles heaters strongly suggests those as the source of the outbreak.

[Antibiotic ointments and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with a reservoir in a healthcare worker in a tertiary hospital].

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become an important hospital-acquired pathogen, with transfer of the organism from a carrier or infected patient to uninfected patients by the hands or clothing of staff as the main mode of transmission.

Methods: Investigation of a cluster of new cases of MRSA resistant to mupirocin and fusidic acid, using epidemiological and microbiological resources.

Results: From September 2010 to February 2012, sixteen patients had at least one culture positive for MRSA resistant to mupirocin and fusidic acid.

Malaria in paradise: characterization of imported cases in Gran Canaria Island (1993-2006).

Background: Spain obtained the official certificate of malaria eradication in 1964. However, imported malaria cases have been increasing during the last few decades in this country. This study aims to describe the clinical and epidemiological features of patients diagnosed with malaria on Gran Canaria Island.

Screening for tuberculosis infection in spanish healthcare workers: Comparison of the QuantiFERON-TB gold in-tube test with the tuberculin skin test.

Objective: The risk of latent tuberculosis (LTBI) in healthcare workers (HCWs) is high. Until recently, the tuberculin skin test (TST) was the only diagnostic test available for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. A new enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test, the QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) test, was recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an alternative test for the diagnosis of LTBI in HCWs.

[Surveillance and control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Spanish hospitals. A GEIH-SEIMC and SEMPSPH consensus document].

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important pathogen, both in-hospital and in the community. Although there are several guidelines with recommendations for the control of this microorganism, the measures proposed are not uniformly implemented in Spanish hospitals. The objective of this document is to provide evidence-based recommendations that are applicable to Spanish hospitals, with the aim of reducing transmission of MRSA in our health care centers.

Surveillance and risk factors on hysterectomy wound infection rate in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Objectives: Surveillance programs for nosocomial infection control may find out opportunities for improvement. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of surgical site infection and their potential risk factors after hysterectomy in a tertiary hospital in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Study Design: Prospective study on patients undergoing abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy between 1st June 2000 and 31st December 2004.

[Incidence of nosocomial infections at a neonatal intensive care unit: a six-year surveillance study].

Introduction: Nosocomial infection is a frequent complication in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) attending patients who require lengthy hospitalization and frequent invasive techniques.

Patients And Methods: This study is part of a prospective surveillance program for nosocomial infection in Spain. All patients admitted to NICUs between June 1999 and March 2005 were observed.

[Cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obesity. Changes after a weight loss treatment].

Background And Objective: For the treatment of obesity, an adecuate control of associated cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) is fundamental. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and CRF, and the effect of a weight loss program on overweight subjects.

Patients And Method: A single-centered cross-sectional prospective study was carried out during 1997-2001 on 1,018 overweight subjects (788 women and 230 men) who were seeking aid to lose weight at an obesity clinic.