The present study was performed to describe the incidence and risk factors for nosocomial
infections (NIs) in the intensive care units of a University hospital. From January to July …

Methods Seventy-two representative hospitals in Germany were selected by randomisation
and divided into four different groups according to their size (< 200 beds; 200-400 beds; 400 …

Objective To determine epidemiology and risk factors for nosocomial infections in intensive
care unit (ICU). Design Prospective incidence survey. Setting An adult general ICU in a …

Objective.—To determine the prevalence of intensive care unit (ICU)—acquired infections
and the risk factors for these infections, identify the predominant infecting organisms, and …

Background Nosocomial infection is one of the most common complications affecting
patients admitted in intensive care units (ICU). The aim of this study is to evaluate rates of …

Aims: This study aims to study the incidence, microbiological and antibiotic sensitivity and
resistance profile and impact on intensive care units (ICUs) stay and mortality of nosocomial …

Objective: To identify risk factors predictive of nosocomial infection in an intensive-care unit
(ICU) and to identify patients with a higher risk of nosocomial infection using a predictive …

BACKGROUND: The aim of our study was to assess the magnitude of nosocomial infections
(NI) in 15 Italian hospitals. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A multicenter point prevalence study …

Nosocomial infections (NI) still have a high incidence in intensive care units (ICUs), and are
becoming one of the most important problems in these units. It is well known that these …

Abstract Although only 5–10% of all hospitalized patients are treated in ICUs, they account
for approximately 25% of all nosocomial infections, and the incidence of nosocomial …