Research Article

Determining the Independent Risk Factors and Mortality Rate of Nosocomial Infections in Pediatric Patients

Table 1

Distribution of nosocomial infections according to the infection sites.

Type of nosocomial infectionNumber (%)

Bloodstream infection33 (33)
Ventilator-associated pneumonia19 (19)
Catheter associated bloodstream infection14 (14)
Urinary tract infection13 (13)
Urinary catheter related infection7 (7)
Shunt infection3 (3)
Pneumonia2 (2)
Gastrointestinal infection2 (2)
Skin and soft tissue infection2 (2)
Nosocomial meningitis2 (2)
Surgical site infection2 (2)
Decubitus ulcer1 (1)

Total100 (100)