High-Risk Groups: Patients with Chronic Conditions and Hospital-Acquired Infections
Infection Management in Patients with Chronic Conditions and Hospital-Acquired Infections
An infection that might be considered minor for a healthy individual can pose a life-threatening risk to those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, or individuals with compromised immune systems. At Egemed Hospitals, protecting these high-risk groups from infections and ensuring the safety of our inpatients are among our top medical priorities.
Management of Infections in Patients with Chronic Conditions
Patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, COPD (lung disease), or those undergoing cancer treatment have weakened immune systems at the cellular level.
In particular, foot ulcers (diabetic foot infections) in patients with uncontrolled diabetes and opportunistic fungal/viral infections developing in patients undergoing cancer treatment are treated with special care at our clinic. Through real-time consultations with these patients’ current specialists (Oncology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine), we ensure that infection treatment does not harm other organs or interfere with their current therapies.
Our Approach to Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial) Infections
Hospital-acquired infections are defined as illnesses that develop at least 48–72 hours after admission to the hospital and are typically caused by microorganisms (superbugs) that are much more resistant than bacteria found in the community. Infections that develop in intensive care units in association with ventilators, urinary catheters, or intravenous catheters pose a life-threatening risk.
Our Infection Control Committee monitors the air filtration systems, surface sterilization, and medical device hygiene in operating rooms, intensive care units, and patient rooms 24/7. When a resistant microorganism is detected, the affected patient is transferred to a special isolation room, ensuring that our other patients and staff are fully protected.