Publications by authors named "L Morata"
Background: We evaluated the microbial burden on gel polished nails (GPN), standard polished nails (SPN) and unpolished nails (UPN) before and after an alcohol-based hand rub (HHAB).
Methods: Three GPN, two SPN and five UPN in both hands were analyzed in 46 health-care workers volunteers. Nail length was maintained ≤2mm during the study.
Introduction Staphylococcus aureus stands as the predominant etiological agent in postoperative acute prosthetic joint infections (PJI), contributing to 35-50% of reported cases. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of dual prophylaxis incorporating cefuroxime and teicoplanin, in combination with nasal decolonization utilizing 70% alcohol, and oral and body lavage with chlorhexidine. Material and methods We conducted a retrospective review of electronic health records regarding primary and revision arthroplasties conducted at our institution from 2020 to 2021.
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- * The review focuses on the experience of developing a virtual control center for COVID-19 patients in Spain, showcasing how CDSS allowed for real-time monitoring and improved personalized medical care during the pandemic.
- * While CDSS can enhance patient care quality and increase healthcare efficiency, challenges remain, such as the need for training medical professionals to use the systems effectively and maintaining updated software.
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- The study investigated the impact of Taurolidine-Citrate-Heparin Locking Solution (TCHLS) on reducing catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI) in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
- Results showed a decrease in CRBSI from 7.43% in the pre-TCHLS group (2010-2014) to 3.38% in the post-TCHLS group (2015-2018).
- Despite the reduction in infection rates, there were no significant differences in ICU stay duration or mortality rates between the two groups.
Objectives: The prognosis of bone and joint infections (BJI) caused by Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) worsens significantly in the face of fluoroquinolone-resistance. In this setting, scarce pre-clinical and clinical reports suggest that intravenous beta-lactams plus colistin may improve outcome. Our aim was to assess the efficacy and safety of this treatment in a well-characterized prospective cohort.
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