Abstract
Objective To understand the clinical characteristics and susceptible factors of neonatal nosocomial infection in primary hospital,and discuss the control measures in order to effectively reduce the neonatal nosocomial infection rate.Methods A retrospective analysis about clinical characteristics and susceptible factors of neonatal nosocomial infection was carried out from October 2010 to September 2012.Results Premature rupture of fetal membranes,premature infant,low birth weight,invasive operation were high risk factors for nosocomial infection.Infection most often occurred in respiratory tract,skin and soft tissue.Conclusions Neonatal nosocomial infection is influenced by many factors,in which the awareness of prevention and control among the medical staff,the aseptic operation,hand hygiene compliance,the ward disinfection management level and education during the pregnancy are crucial,which are the key link in the control of neonatal nosocomial infection. Key words: Hospital; Infant; Nosocomial infection; Risk factors; Countermeasures
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