Exposure of emergency medical responders to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Sexton JD et al. – EMR have a high potential for exposure to MRSA, not only through patient and hospital contacts but also in the fire station environment. MRSA was isolated with the highest frequency on the couches and the class desks. Although the true health significance of these exposures is unknown, improved infection control practices, such as routine handwashing and surface disinfection, are warranted to reduce MRSA exposures. read more
Outbreak of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in a tertiary hospital: The lack of effect of measures directed mainly by surveillance cultures and differences in response between Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis
Pereira GH et al. – Infections by VR–E faecalis fell to zero in 2008. The authors observed difficulties in controlling colonization with measures directed mainly by surveillance cultures and differences between responses of E faecium and E faecalis.
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Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: An Emerging Pathogen among Older Adults in Community Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Sengstock DM et al. – The prevalence and resistance of Acinetobacter species are increasing in the community. Patients with resistant isolates are selectively discharged to nursing homes and long-term acute-care facilities, introducing resistance to new facilities. read more
The Presentation, Incidence, Etiology, and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections After Spinal Surgery
Ter Gunne P et al. – Deep SSI following spinal surgery was effectively treated with single stage debridement and intravenous antibiotics. Superficial SSI could be treated effectively with local wound care and oral antibiotic therapy.
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Impact of admission screening for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on the length of stay in an emergency department
Gilligan P et al. – The authors consider that national and local policies for MRSA need to balance the welfare of patients in the ED with the need to comply with best practice, when there are inadequate ED and inpatient isolation facilities. Patients with MRSA requiring emergency admission must have a bed available read more
