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Resultados: 6

Evidence-based guideline for the prevention and management of perioperative infection

J Evid Based Med; 16 (1), 2023
We have updated the guideline for preventing and managing perioperative infection in China, given the global issues with antimicrobial resistance and the need to optimize antimicrobial usage and improve hospital infection control levels. We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the evidence for prevent...

Guía de práctica clínica para el manejo de la neumonía intrahospitalaria y neumonía asociada a ventilador mecánico

La neumonía intrahospitalaria (NIH) es una de las causas más comunes de infecciones nosocomiales, con una alta morbilidad y mortalidad(1), y un alto costo para el sistema de salud(2). Dentro de las NIH, la neumonía asociada a ventilador (NAV) ocurre en pacientes que han estado en ventilación mecánic...

Guía de práctica clínica de profilaxis antibiótica en procedimientos quirúrgicos

Las infecciones del sitio quirúrgico (ISQ) son una causa común de infección intrahospitalaria(1). Se define como una infección relacionada con un procedimiento quirúrgico aquella que ocurre en o cerca de la incisión quirúrgica dentro de los 30 días del procedimiento o dentro de 90 días si se imp...

Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management

This guideline covers assessing and managing suspected or confirmed cirrhosis in people who are 16 years or older. It aims to improve how cirrhosis is identified and diagnosed. It recommends tools to assess the severity of cirrhosis and gives advice on monitoring people with cirrhosis to detect and manag...

Antimicrobial stewardship: systems and processes for effective antimicrobial medicine use

This guideline covers the effective use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics) in children, young people and adults. It aims to change prescribing practice to help slow the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and ensure that antimicrobials remain an effective treatment for infection....

Healthcare-associated infections: prevention and control

This quality improvement guide was produced by NICE, in partnership with the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Its aim is twofold: to reduce the risk of harm from healthcare-associated infections for patients, staff and visitors; and to reduce the costs associated with preventable infection. The guide aims...