Author:
Polin Richard A.,Denson Susan,Brady Michael T.,Papile Lu-Ann,Baley Jill E.,Carlo Waldemar A.,Cummings James J.,Kumar Praveen,Tan Rosemarie C.,Watterberg Kristi L.,Byington Carrie L.,Davies H. Dele,Edwards Kathryn M.,Glode Mary P.,Jackson Mary Anne,Keyserling Harry L.,Maldonado Yvonne A.,Murray Dennis L.,Orenstein Walter A.,Schutze Gordon E.,Willoughby Rodney E.,Zaoutis Theoklis E.,
Abstract
Health care–associated infections in the NICU result in increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged lengths of stay, and increased medical costs. Neonates are at high risk of acquiring health care–associated infections because of impaired host-defense mechanisms, limited amounts of protective endogenous flora on skin and mucosal surfaces at time of birth, reduced barrier function of their skin, use of invasive procedures and devices, and frequent exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotic agents. This clinical report reviews management and prevention of health care–associated infections in newborn infants.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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