Respiratory isolation in a teaching hospital with low-to-moderate rate of tuberculosis: compliance with centers for disease control and prevention guidelines for identifying patients who may have active tuberculosis

摘要

Background: Because of the limitation of isolation spaces suitable for tuberculosis, proper use of these spaces is prudent. We examined the current approach to respiratory isolation to determine the compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for identifying active tuberculosis. Conclusions: Compliance with CDC guidelines for respiratory isolation in patients not Infected with human immunodeficiency virus is suboptimal. Many isolated patients do not Meet these guidelines, and isolation is delayed or not implemented in patients who may Have tuberculosis.