Analyzing Pathogen Transmission in the Dialysis Unit: Time for a (Schedule) Change?

[摘要] Background and objectives: Infectious diseases and antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms are a growing problem for the dialysis population. The frequency of patient visits and intimate, prolonged physical contact with the inanimate environment during dialysis treatments make these facilities potentially efficient venues for nosocomial pathogen transmission. Isolation measures and infection control practices can be inconvenient and consume limited resources. Quantitative tools for analyzing the effects of different containment strategies can help to identify optimal strategies for further study. However, spatial and temporal considerations germane to the dialysis unit greatly complicate analyses relying on conventional mathematical approaches.

[学科分类] 泌尿医学

[关键词] Bone marrow necrosis;Sickle cell disease;Hyperhemolysis syndrome