Microbiological surveillance in the Intensive Care Unit: A tertiary hospital experience
MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR, vol.12, no.2, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2006
- Journal Name: MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: Hospital infections are important because of increased risk of mortality and morbidity and their economic burden and are most commonly seen in intensive care units (ICUs). We aimed to document the characteristics of patients at an ICU, obtain bacteriologic samples, and determine the distribution of the isolated microorganisms.