Interventional Care

An article written by PDI Healthcare’s Clinical Science Liaison, Deva Rea, discussing antimicrobial resistance was featured on Surgical Product Magazine’s website.
Author: Deva Rea, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, PDI Clinical Science Liaison
Source: Surgical Products Magazine
Excerpt:
“When it comes to fighting Antibiotic Resistance bacteria – and the healthcare-associated infections that can result from them – much progress has been made. But U.S. medical facilities and staff can make still greater strides by better understanding the different types of AR bacteria that pose a threat, and combining various infection-control tactics to take action that better protect patients from the risks, according to a recent CDC Vital Signs report and related Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
This list of AR “priority pathogens” that are of greatest concern is divided into three levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria based on their significance and potential impact to global health: Priority 1, which is ‘Critical’; Priority 2, ‘High’ and Priority 3, ‘Medium’. Priority 1 (or ‘Critical’) is the most worrisome, and includes the AR pathogens Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas and various Enterobacteriaceae (including Klebsiella, Escherichia coli, Serratia and Proteus species). These AR gram-negative bacteria can cause serious infections, such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.”