2008年8月即将出版的《美国感染控制杂志》36卷滴6期文章摘要

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AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 36, Issue 6, Pages 385-464 (August 2008)

  Special Communications

  APIC/CHICA-Canada infection prevention, control, and epidemiology: Professional and practice standards
医院感染控制学会/加拿大医院感染咨询委员会感染预防、控制和流行病学：专业人员和实践者的标准
Standards are authoritative statements that reflect the expectations, values, and priorities of the profession. While voluntary, these standards provide direction and a dynamic framework for the evaluation of practice to address the needs of the customers served. Standards also define the profession's accountability in terms of desired outcomes for which infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) are responsible. These standards are designed to be used in identifying areas for professional growth, developing job descriptions, and providing criteria for performance evaluations.
Candace Friedman, Ruth Curchoe, Margie Foster, Zahir Hirji, Sharon Krystofiak, Rebecca L. Lark, Linda Laxson, Mary Jane Ruppert, Linda Spaulding
pages 385-389

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ealth care worker pertussis immunization requirements and patient safety
  医务人员百日咳免疫需求和病人安全
“… I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous …”
Gregory A. Poland, Robert M. Jacobson, Thomas Boyce
pages 390-391

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A Chryseobacterium meningosepticum outbreak observed in 3 clusters involving both neonatal and non-neonatal pediatric patients
一起在包括新生儿和非新生儿儿科病人中由3株脑膜炎双球菌引起的感染暴发
Three clusters of Chryseobacterium meningosepticum infections in a tertiary health center in July 2006 and January 2007 involving 8 newborns and 5 older children were investigated. The index patient was from the neonatal intensive care unit, and the older patients were from other pediatric wards. Cultures were obtained from the environment and from health care workers' hands as part of an outbreak investigation. C meningosepticum was isolated from hand cultures obtained from a senior resident and from environmental cultures obtained from powdered infant formula, an electrical button, a computer keyboard, phone, a doorknob, and an Ambu bag. Antibiogram typing and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus sequence polymerase chain reaction indicated that all of the isolates were epidemiologically related. Nine patients improved on antimicrobial treatment, and 4 premature infants died after the infection. C meningosepticum is a well-known etiologic agent for nosocomial infections involving newborns and immunocompromised patients. Wet and dry environmental surfaces and equipment may act as a source or play a role in disseminating the microorganism. Outbreaks may be controlled with strong emphasis on infection control measures.
Mehmet Ceyhan, Inci Y?ld?r?m, Alper Tekel?, Murat Yurdakok, Ebru Us, Belgin Altun, Tezer Kutluk, Ali Bülent Cengiz, Venhar Gurbuz, Cagri Bar?n, Arzu Bagdat, Duygu Cet?nkaya, Deniz Gur, Onur Tuncel
pages 453-457

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A pilot study to isolate Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S aureus from environmental surfaces in the home
  家庭环境表面分离的葡萄球菌和MRSA初步研究
Background: The major sources of Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA), in the home are colonized or infected individuals and pets, such as cats and dogs; however, the occurrence of MRSA on surfaces in healthy homes is not well documented.Methods: A convenience sample comprising 35 homes of health care and non–health care workers, each with a child in diapers and either a cat or dog in the home, was recruited from the Boston area between January and April 2006. In each home, a total of 32 surfaces were sampled in kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.Results: S aureus was found in 34 of the 35 homes (97%) and was isolated from all surfaces in 1 or more homes, with the exception of the kitchen chopping board and the child training potty. MRSA was isolated from 9 of 35 homes (26%) and was found on a variety of household surfaces, including the kitchen and bathroom sinks, countertops, kitchen faucet handle, kitchen drain, dish sponge/cloth, dish towel, tub, infant high chair tray, and pet food dish. A positive correlation was indicated for the presence of a cat and the isolation of MRSA from surfaces.Conclusions: This study has shown the presence of MRSA at hand-contact surfaces in healthy homes. This provides further evidence for the potential for infection transmission via inanimate surfaces and underscores the need for good hygiene practice in the home.
Elizabeth Scott, Susan Duty, Maureen Callahan
pages 458-460

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Active surveillance cultures are not required to control MRSA infections in the critical care setting, 25 March 2008
  控制MRSA感染急诊医疗机构不要求主动监测培养
Although the effectiveness of active surveillance cultures to identify and isolate patients colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains debated, hospitals are under increasing pressure to begin active surveillance programs. We analyzed our data on device-associated MRSA infections in the intensive care unit setting over a 4-year period during which multiple evidence-based interventions to reduce hospital-acquired infections were introduced without performing active surveillance cultures for MRSA. We observed reductions in all infections, including those caused by MRSA, and conclude that control of MRSA in the critical care setting does not require active surveillance cultures.
Michael B. Edmond, Janis F. Ober, Gonzalo Bearman
pages 461-463

缭绕

美国感染控制杂志是SCI收录的吗？

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是的，SCI的分值好象是1.5左右（具体数值改天告诉你），目前是国际上最权威的医院感染专业的连续性出版物。