Resultados: 2

Epidemiological profile of healthcare-associated infections caused by Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 53 (), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To study the epidemiological profile of Healthcare-associated Infections caused by Enterobacteria which carry the Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase gene (blaKPC) in the hospital environment. Method: A descriptive study was conducted in a private hospital in Belo Horizonte, MG, Bra...

Endotoxins in surgical instruments of hip arthroplasty

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (3), 2016
Abstract OBJECTIVE To investigate endotoxins in sterilized surgical instruments used in hip arthroplasties. METHOD A descriptive exploratory study conducted in a public teaching hospital. Six types of surgical instruments were selected, namely: acetabulum rasp, femoral rasp, femoral head remover, chi...