Publications by authors named "Sara-Jane Salstrom"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to compare characteristics of early-onset (EO) and late-onset (LO) MRSA pneumonia in hospitalized patients by analyzing data from a multicenter study conducted between 2008 and 2010.
- - Out of 134 patients, 31% had EO MRSA pneumonia, and those with LO pneumonia were more likely to have risk factors for multidrug-resistant infections, with equal prevalence of MRSA USA300 strain in both groups.
- - Findings suggest that community-associated MRSA is spreading into healthcare settings, highlighting the need for effective anti-MRSA treatment for both EO and LO pneumonia cases in hospitals.
Background: Fecal contamination is a major challenge in patients in acute/critical care settings that is associated with increased cost of care and supplies and with development of pressure ulcers, incontinence dermatitis, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections.
Objectives: To assess the economic impact of fecal containment in bedridden patients using 2 different indwelling bowel catheters and to compare infection rates between groups.
Methods: A multicenter, observational study was done at 12 US sites (7 that use catheter A, 5 that use catheter B).