Increased Involvement of Klebsiellapneumoniae and Enterococcusfaecium in Healthcare-Associated Infections of Intensive Care Units in Taiwan.

Yu-Ren LinYen-Yue Lin Chia-Peng YuYa-Sung YangChun-Gu Cheng Chun-An Cheng

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2021)

Analysis of the microorganisms involved in HAIs in ICUs showed elevated proportions of K. pneumoniae and E. faecium with AMR. Infection control protocols have been implemented for several years and require improvements regarding environmental cleanliness and medical staff prevention.

Keyphrases

healthcare
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
human health
life cycle
long term care
risk assessment