Factores de riesgo relacionados a neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica en neonatos en el Hospital General Monte Sinaí a lo largo del periodo 2021 – 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a complication that can frequently occur in neonates due to various factors that may increase the risk of developing this infection. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with nosocomial pneumonia in neonates with mechanical ventilation at Monte Sinai general Hospital throughout the period 2021 - 2023. Methodology: This was a descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional, and analytical study. Results: The majority of neonates were male (70,4%), premature (80,7%), weighed less than 2500 grams (85,2%), had a dystocic delivery (55,6%), had a history of congenital diseases (53,3%), the intubation period was longer than 7 days (84,4%), likewise, the time in the NICU was more than 7 days (92,6%), and in most cases a coagulase – negative staphylococcus was identified (62,2%). Conclusion: It was concluded that among the risk factors identified in the neonates were male sex, gestational age under 37 weeks, weight under 2500 grams, history of congenital malformations, intubation time and NICU stay exceeding 7 days, and the need for reintubation with a p-value of 0.000.