Abstract:
Objective The present study aimed to conduct a clinical analysis of nosocomial infections in hospitalized cancer patients and propose effective precautionary measures.
Methods We retrospectively analyzed 56, 430 cases of discharges from the Cancer Institute and Hospital of Tianjin Medical University between January and December 2012.
Results Among 825 cases, the rate of nosocomial infections was 1.46%;46.42% of the patients aged > 60 years.The highest infection rate was observed in the Medical Department of Stomach Cancer.The highest composing rate was recorded in the Department of Hepatobiliary Cancer.The major pathogenic bacteria were Gram-negative bacilli; fungal infections were relatively rare.The most vulnerable body parts were the abdomen and digestive tract, which were mainly infected by pathogenic Escherichia coli.
Conclusion Healthcare workers should consider the importance of influencing factors and take precautionary measures to reduce the rate of nosocomial infections in cancer patients.