nosocomial

nosocomial /noso·co·mi·al/ (nos″o-ko´me-il) pertaining to or originating in a hospital.

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nos·o·co·mi·al (ns-km-l)

adj.

1. Of or relating to a hospital.

2. Of or being a secondary disorder associated with being treated in a hospital but unrelated to the patient's primary condition.

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Nosocomial

Contracted in a hospital. Pneumonia caused by H. influenzae is an example of a nosocomial infection.

Mentioned in: Hemophilus Infections

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nosocomial

[nos′əkō′mē·əl]

Etymology: Gk, nosokomeian, hospital

1 pertaining to a hospital.

2 pertaining to a secondary disorder associated with hospitalization but unrelated to the primary condition of the patient.

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nosocomial [nos″o-ko´me-al]

pertaining to or originating in a hospital.

nosocomial infection an infection acquired during hospitalization. More than one third of all such infections are easily preventable without sophisticated and expensive equipment or procedures. In most cases washing the hands after each patient contact is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. Other measures include basic cleanliness and sanitation in handling and storing of equipment, and particularly careful handling of urinary catheters and drainage bags. In addition to the urinary tract, other common sites of infection are the respiratory tract and surgical wounds. The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations sets specific standards for in-house control of infection. See also infection control.

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nosocomial (nos´kō´mēl),

adj related to a hospital; a condition described as nosocomial is one that occurs as a direct result of hospital treatment.

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nosocomial

pertaining to or originating in a hospital.

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nosocomial infections

those acquired during hospitalization or during attendance at any veterinary medical facility.

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nosocomial

adjective Relating to a hospital, commonly referring to an infection acquired while interned in a hospital. See Iatrogenic. Cf Community acquired.