Publications by authors named "M I Torres-Garcia"
Article Synopsis
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are significant healthcare-related infections, and the aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) is used to prevent them.
- After training nurses in ANTT and completing 6 PDSA cycles, adherence to the technique reached 95%, while hand hygiene and cleaning standards were perfect, although port disinfection and material collection had lower adherence rates.
- The CLABSI rate significantly decreased from 5.7 to 1.26 per 1000 catheter days, highlighting that proper training and ongoing monitoring are essential for sustaining ANTT adherence.
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in neonates are frequent and highly lethal, in particular those caused by extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria. We evaluated the beneficial effects of ultraviolet C (UV-C) disinfection and copper adhesive plating on HCAIs in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a third level paediatric hospital in Mexico City, both in combination of hand-hygiene (HH) and prevention bundles.
Methods: All NICU patients were included.
Is the long-term mortality similar in COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia?
Front Med (Lausanne)
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the long-term mortality rates associated with COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients who were hospitalized and later discharged.
- It utilizes a retrospective analysis of two cohorts, applying Bayesian logistic regression to control for confounding factors while assessing mortality outcomes after one year.
- Findings suggest that both types of pneumonia have comparable long-term mortality rates, with no significant difference after adjustments, indicating a low probability of distinguishing between them based on mortality risk.
Article Synopsis
- Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales are increasingly common and pose a significant public health threat.
- In a study of 106 clinical samples, three detection methods (inhibition discs, immunochromatographic tests, and a genotypic method) were tested against a multiplex RT-PCR reference method, all showing over 90% sensitivity.
- The genotypic method performed best with 100% accuracy, while immunochromatographic tests had lower sensitivity for certain carbapenemases; however, with protocol modifications, their performance was improved, making them a cost-effective screening option.