Mireia Urrea Ayala
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View article: Multicenter Evaluation of Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Latin American Hospitals
Multicenter Evaluation of Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Latin American Hospitals Open
Background There is limited knowledge on the extent of antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) implementation in health care facilities (HCFs) in Latin America. Methods We performed an evaluation of ASPs in Latin American HCFs from March 2…
View article: El impacto de la COVID-19 en el Sector Agroalimentario de Michoacán, 2021
El impacto de la COVID-19 en el Sector Agroalimentario de Michoacán, 2021 Open
El 11 de marzo de 2020 la OMS determinó que la COVID-19 es una pandemia. El primer caso de COVID-19 en México fue detectado el 27 de febrero de 2020, mientras que, en Michoacán, el primer caso del virus respiratorio se registró el 21 de ma…
View article: Contextual barriers to infection prevention and control program implementation in hospitals in Latin America: a mixed methods evaluation
Contextual barriers to infection prevention and control program implementation in hospitals in Latin America: a mixed methods evaluation Open
Background Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are essential to prevent and control the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare facilities (HCFs). The current implementation of these programs in Latin America rema…
View article: Behavioural intention of hand hygiene compliance in an average Ecuadorian hospital
Behavioural intention of hand hygiene compliance in an average Ecuadorian hospital Open
The incorrect answer related to hand hygiene behavioural intention was high compared to other reports, and the worse situation was found in after contact with the environment of the patient and before patient contact. These data suggest th…
View article: Clinical Presentation and Outcome of COVID-19 in a Latin American Versus Spanish Population: Matched Case-Control Study
Clinical Presentation and Outcome of COVID-19 in a Latin American Versus Spanish Population: Matched Case-Control Study Open
Latin American patients with COVID-19 have more severe disease than Spanish patients, requiring ICU admission, antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies more frequently. However, the mortality rate was similar in both groups.
View article: C-reactive protein cut-off for early tocilizumab and dexamethasone prescription in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
C-reactive protein cut-off for early tocilizumab and dexamethasone prescription in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Open
View article: Impact of remdesivir according to the pre-admission symptom duration in patients with COVID-19
Impact of remdesivir according to the pre-admission symptom duration in patients with COVID-19 Open
Background The use of remdesivir has demonstrated a significant reduction in the time to recovery in patients with COVID-19. However, the impact on mortality is still controversial. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate whether there is a…