Evaluation of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Children in a Burn Center

Aydin Z. G., EYÜPOĞLU N. Ö., ÖZKAYA E., BAHAT ÖZDOĞAN E., LİVAOĞLU M., TÜRKYILMAZ S.

JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN MEDICINE-JAREM, vol.9, no.1, pp.50-54, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/jarem.2019.2727
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN MEDICINE-JAREM
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.50-54
  • Keywords: Burn, burn center, children, infection, EPIDEMIOLOGY, UNIT
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Infections are major causes of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. The most common infections include wound infection, bloodstream infections, and sepsis. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are the most common organisms. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological characteristics of patients, causes of burns, infections, responsible microorganisms, and treatment strategies.