An intervention to control an ICU outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: long-term impact for the ICU and hospital

An intervention to control an ICU outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: long-term impact for the ICU and hospital

Abstract Background Following a fatal intensive care unit (ICU) outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (CRAB) in 2015, an aggressive infection control intervention was instituted. We outline the intervention and long-term changes in the incidence and prevalence of CRAB. Methods The...

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Main Authors: Eli Ben-Chetrit, Yonit Wiener-Well, Emil Lesho, Puah Kopuit, Chaya Broyer, Liora Bier, Marc V. Assous, Shmuel Benenson, Matan J. Cohen, Patrick T. McGann, Erik Snesrud, Phillip D. Levin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Acinetobacter baumannii
ICU
Outbreak
Infection control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2247-y

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