Tag: Infections: Misc.
Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in NICU
Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent
ACC: Antibacterial Envelope Can Reduce CIED Infections
Incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections significantly lower with envelope
Readmission for Patients With Sepsis Common and Costly
Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes
February 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
Diabetes, morbid obesity, smoking, longer surgery, low albumin level up risk for surgical site infection
Prediction Rule IDs Febrile Infants 0 to 2 Months Old at Low Risk for...
Rule relies on clinical information, absolute neutrophil count, procalcitonin, urinalysis results
Experimental Test May Quickly Diagnose Sepsis
Microelectrode device analyzes a patient's blood, provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States
No evidence disease can spread to humans, but hunters should be careful around potentially infected animals
Sepsis Common in Terminal Hospitalizations, Discharges
Most common underlying causes of death in sepsis are solid and hematologic cancers, chronic heart disease
Sinks by Toilets in ICU Patient Rooms Harbor Harmful Bacteria
Klebsiella pneumonia carbapenemase more common in sinks near toilets
