Clinical and economic impact of intensive care unit-acquired bloodstream infections in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study.

Yung-Chih WangShu-Man ShihYung-Tai ChenChao Agnes HsiungShu-Chen Kuo

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Intensive care unit-acquired bloodstream infections in critically ill patients were associated with increased mortality, longer hospital stays and higher healthcare costs.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
healthcare
mechanical ventilation
cardiovascular events
risk factors
type diabetes
acute care
emergency department
health insurance