Contamination of surfaces located in intensive care units and operating rooms: a systematic review of the literature

Authors

  • Fabíola Dresch Centro Universitário UNIVATES
  • Cynthia de Freitas Birkheuer Centro Universitário UNIVATES
  • Claudete Rempel Centro Universitário UNIVATES
  • Mônica Jachetti Maciel Centro Universitário UNIVATES http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6863-2181

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v1i1.9897

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Contamination of surfaces in the hospital environment may contribute to the incidence of nosocomial infections through cross contamination by health care professionals. The objective of this study was to describe, through a review of literature, the main microorganisms on surfaces and/or equipment of two areas considered critical in hospitals. Contents: A systematic literature review was carried out using PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Literature Latin American, and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) databases, using descriptors related to the topic. Were found 73 papers, but after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected for review. In relation to the microorganisms found, Staphylococcus spp., Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae were reported more frequently in ICU settings, place of study among the work of this review. In the operating room stand out the presence of coagulase negative Staphylococcus, P. aeruginosa and Streptococcus spp. Conclusion: The bacteria found on the surfaces evaluated in this review were mostly pathogens related to nosocomial infections, and did the medical team, corroborating the incidence of cross-contamination, on surfaces frequently handle reported more frequently. Conclusion: The bacteria found on surfaces evaluated in this review were mostly pathogens associated with nosocomial infections, and did the medical staff, corroborating the incidence of cross contamination, in areas frequently manipulate reported more frequently.

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Author Biographies

Fabíola Dresch, Centro Universitário UNIVATES

Biomédica

Cynthia de Freitas Birkheuer, Centro Universitário UNIVATES

Acadêmica de Ciências Biológicas, Bacharelado. Bolsista de Iniciação Científica

Claudete Rempel, Centro Universitário UNIVATES

Bióloga. Doutora em Ecologia. Professora do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS) e dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Ambiente e Desenvolvimento e em Sistemas Ambientais Sustentáveis

Mônica Jachetti Maciel, Centro Universitário UNIVATES

Bióloga. Doutora em Ciências Veterinárias. Professora do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS) e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Ambientais Sustentáveis

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Published

2018-01-02

How to Cite

Dresch, F., Birkheuer, C. de F., Rempel, C., & Maciel, M. J. (2018). Contamination of surfaces located in intensive care units and operating rooms: a systematic review of the literature. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 8(1), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v1i1.9897

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018)

Section

REVIEW ARTICLE

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