Background And Objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a significant challenge, impacting patient safety and treatment effectiveness. This retrospective study investigates the correlation between pre-operative hospital stays and HCAIs in ICU cardiac surgery patients.
Materials And Methods: Medical records of 35 patients who died post-cardiac surgery in the ICU were analyzed, focusing on the duration of pre-operative hospitalization.
Results: Prolonged pre-operative stays strongly correlate (r = 0.993) with increased HCAIs, indicating a critical risk factor.
Conclusions: The duration of pre-operative hospital stays is pivotal in HCAI risk. Prospective multicenter studies are needed for validation, which is crucial for enhancing patient safety and treatment efficacy.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.37825/2239-9747.1051 | DOI Listing |
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