醫療照護相關血流感染之危險因子

Risk Factors for Healthcare-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Adults

醫療照護相關血流感染最常發生在加護病房之成年人，其易導致高死亡率及住院天數延長。本文文獻查證可以提昇臨床實務工作者及教育者對醫療照護相關血流感染危險因子的了解程度，運用在臨床上，儘早介入預防性措施，以減少病人住院後得到醫療照護相關血流感染。

Healthcare-associated bloodstream infection is the most common type of infection in adult patients staying in intensive care units. This type of infection could lead to higher mortality rates and prolonged length of hospital stay. In this article, risk factors for healthcare-associated bloodstream infection are reviewed. This information is important for healthcare workers and educators to implement interventions early to prevent healthcare-associated bloodstream infection.