Publications by authors named "Marcela Quintanilla"
Article Synopsis
- Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is a common procedure in hospitals, but data from Latin America is limited, leading to this study that examined guidelines, issues, and practices across five countries.
- In 2019, researchers assessed 9,620 PIVCs in hospitals from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, discovering inadequate replacement protocols and non-adherence to sterile dressing standards.
- The study found that most PIVCs were used for medications or fluids, with various complications noted, highlighting the need for improved clinical guidelines and training in multiple languages to enhance safety and quality in PIVC management.
Proper use of antiseptics and disinfectants, is an essential tool to prevent the spread of infectious agents and to control of healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Given the increasing importance of environmental aspects, as well as several advances and updates in the field of its proper use at local and intemational level, the SOCHINF HAI Advisory Committee considers that it is necessary to develop a guide for the rational use of antiseptics and disinfectants, which it will provide consistent scientific basis with that purpose.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Clostridium dijfficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has become very important due to the increase in its incidence, severity, recurrence and the associated economic burden. Having a national consensus guideline is essential to improve its management.
Objective: To build a multidisciplinary and evidence-based consensus in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of CDAD.