Contributing risk factors for orthopedic device-related infections in Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Joint Authors
Hadadi, A.
Zehtab, M. J.
Babagolzadeh, H.
Ashraf, H.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-06-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: In spite of decreasing incidence of orthopedic device-related infections to 1%, nowadays, devicerelated infection still remains a diagnostic, therapeutic and cost-related problem.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the contributing risk factors for orthopedic device-related infections in Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Methods: Three hundred and thirty patients who underwent orthopedic device implantation from 2002-2006 were enrolled; among them, 110 patients were complicated with infection.
Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the risk factors for device related infections.
Results: Patients with infection were older compared to those without infection.
The Staphylococcus aureus was the commonest organism.
A correlation was observed between wound infection and external fixation, an underlying health condition, and addiction which were independent risk factors for a device related infection.
Conclusion: Orthopedic device–related infection puts a great financial burden on patients and hospital resources and could lead to morbidity and mortality in patients.
So, appropriate pre and postoperative wound care for dirty wounds, especially when external fixators are used, and in patients with poor conditions or addiction should be done with more caution
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hadadi, A.& Zehtab, M. J.& Babagolzadeh, H.& Ashraf, H.. 2011. Contributing risk factors for orthopedic device-related infections in Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 2, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-251932
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hadadi, A.…[et al.]. Contributing risk factors for orthopedic device-related infections in Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 2 (Jun. 2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-251932
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hadadi, A.& Zehtab, M. J.& Babagolzadeh, H.& Ashraf, H.. Contributing risk factors for orthopedic device-related infections in Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 13, no. 2, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-251932
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5-6
Record ID
BIM-251932