In their study of risk factors for MRSA infection, researchers found patients’ age and antibiotic prophylaxis were not significantly associated with the adverse outcome, despite previous medical literature suggesting otherwise, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research.
For their study, researchers collected data on rates and outcomes of MRSA infection in orthopedic trauma cases at an Irish hospital. Although researchers found age and antibiotic prophylaxis did not serve as significant risk factors for MRSA, they determined risk factors for other adverse patient outcomes such as persistent deep infection, revision surgery and mortality included length of inpatient stay, previous residence in an institutional setting and the number of antibiotics used in patient care.
Read the study about risk factors for adverse outcomes.
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For their study, researchers collected data on rates and outcomes of MRSA infection in orthopedic trauma cases at an Irish hospital. Although researchers found age and antibiotic prophylaxis did not serve as significant risk factors for MRSA, they determined risk factors for other adverse patient outcomes such as persistent deep infection, revision surgery and mortality included length of inpatient stay, previous residence in an institutional setting and the number of antibiotics used in patient care.
Read the study about risk factors for adverse outcomes.
Related Articles on MRSA:
Patient Safety Tool: Free MRSA Posters and Brochures
Study: Hospital Employees Display Positive Perceptions Toward MRSA Screening Mandates
Study: Antibiotic Linezolid an Effective Treatment for MRSA Infection
