Effect of COVID-19 on infections associated with medical devices in critical care.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explores the hypothesis that COVID-19 patients are at a heightened risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) associated with medical device usage compared to non-COVID-19 patients. Our primary objective was to investigate the correlation between COVID-19 infection in ICU patients and subsequent HAIs following invasive medical device insertion. Additionally, we aim to assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on onset times concerning specific microorganisms and the type of medical device, providing valuable insights into this intricate relationship in intensive care settings.

Methodology

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using ICU patient records at our hospital from 2020 to 2022. This investigation entailed evaluating the timing of HAIs

SUBMITTER: Hernandez FLC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10801999 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature