TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Suzzi, Roberta
T1  -  Acinetobacter baumannii multiresistente in diversi ambiti di cura: <BR>come prevenirne la trasmissione
PY  -  2011
Y1  -  2011-04-01
DO  -  10.1716/949.10386
JO  -  GIMPIOS
JA  -  Gimpios
VL  -  1
IS  -  2
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  1122-407X
Y2  -  2026/04/16
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1716/949.10386
N2  -  Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging pathogen responsible for  worldwide outbreaks in different care settings, particularly in the  neonatal and adult Intensive Care Units (ICU). Its multi-drug resistance and long-term survival on inanimate surfaces require the  strict enforcement of contact precautions, especially the hand hygiene practice, single room isolation and a thorough environmental hygiene. In order to implement effective control measures in all care settings  it is necessary to analyse the structure and processes, to evaluate  the patient’s complexity and the intensity of care and to draw up a  specific guide that takes account of these aspects. In the present paper we analyzed risk factors and specific measures,  based on the author’s experience, practice guidelines and literature  review, that should be adopted in different care settings such as  pediatrics, neonatology, long-term care facilities and adult ICU. We  described innovative strategies to control and limit the spread of  these pathogens as well.
ER  -