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This study aims to identify the incidence and risk factors of healthcare-associated infections in multiple trauma patients and their effect on mortality.

March 17, 2026Black Sea Journal of Health Science0 citations

Healthcare-Associated Infections in Patients with Multiple Trauma: Risk Factors and Mortality

SASultan Akçimen DİDilara İnanAkdeniz University MYMurat Yılmaz

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This study aims to identify the incidence and risk factors of healthcare-associated infections in multiple trauma patients and their effect on mortality.
Conducted a prospective cohort study of 137 multiple trauma patients over 18 years old admitted to ICU
Collected data on demographic characteristics, trauma types, Glasgow Coma Scale scores, and clinical outcomes
Followed patients for a minimum of 48 hours in the intensive care unit
Healthcare-associated infection incidence was 29.2% among multiple trauma patients
Ventilator-associated pneumonia was the most common infection, constituting 52% of cases
Identified risk factors that significantly influence infection rates and mortality

Abstract

This prospective cohort study aimed to determine the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in multiple trauma patients admitted to the intensive care unit, to identify independent risk factors associated with these infections, and to evaluate their impact on mortality. The study included 137 multiple trauma patients over the age of 18 who were admitted to the Anesthesiology Intensive Care Units of Akdeniz University Hospital between November 01, 2013, and October 31, 2014, and remained in the Intensive Care Units for at least 48 hours. Data were collected prospectively, including demographic characteristics, type of trauma, Glasgow Coma Scale score, invasive procedures, and clinical outcomes. The incidence of healthcare-associated infections was found to be 29.2%, with ventilator-associated pneumonia being the most common type of infection (52%). In univariate analysis, combined enteral and parenteral nutrition (P

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