Author(s): Campbell , J .
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 31 ; PART 3
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World Wide Web resources on control of nosocomial infections
World Wide Web resources on control of nosocomial infections
Author(s): Ilias I Siempos ; Konstantinos N Fragoulis and Matthew E Falagas
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 11 (2008-07-17)
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Infection control programs are effective for the limitation of nosocomial, especially intensive care unit-acquired, infections, which are a major worldwide cause of death and disability. The development of World Wide Web has given to health care professionals immediate access to continuously updated information in the field of infection control. We sought to identify Web sites containing information on nosocomial infection control by using popular Internet search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and AltaVista and by reviewing relevant publications identified in the PubMed and Current Contents databases. Only English language, open-access, developed by a government, academic institution, or national or international scientific association, sites were eligible for inclusion. Out of a vast number of Internet sites initially identified, we selected 49 sites providing information on infection control for inclusion in our list of practical and relevant Internet resources. Several sites provide general information on infection control practices, while others focus on one or few specific infection(s). We provide to health care professionals a timely and succinct list of open-access Internet resources containing information regarding the prevention and control of nosocomial infections in order to help in the dissemination of relevant information and thus, contribute to the limitation of such hazards.
Author(s): Ilias I Siempos ; Konstantinos N Fragoulis and Matthew E Falagas
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 11 (2008-07-17)
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Page: 101
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Infection control programs are effective for the limitation of nosocomial, especially intensive care unit-acquired, infections, which are a major worldwide cause of death and disability. The development of World Wide Web has given to health care professionals immediate access to continuously updated information in the field of infection control. We sought to identify Web sites containing information on nosocomial infection control by using popular Internet search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and AltaVista and by reviewing relevant publications identified in the PubMed and Current Contents databases. Only English language, open-access, developed by a government, academic institution, or national or international scientific association, sites were eligible for inclusion. Out of a vast number of Internet sites initially identified, we selected 49 sites providing information on infection control for inclusion in our list of practical and relevant Internet resources. Several sites provide general information on infection control practices, while others focus on one or few specific infection(s). We provide to health care professionals a timely and succinct list of open-access Internet resources containing information regarding the prevention and control of nosocomial infections in order to help in the dissemination of relevant information and thus, contribute to the limitation of such hazards.
Health care costs, long-term survival, and quality of life following intensive care unit admission after cardiac arrest
Health care costs, long-term survival, and quality of life following intensive care unit admission after cardiac arrest
Author(s): J& # 252 ; rgen Graf ; Cecile M& # 252 ; hlhoff ; Gordon S Doig ; Sebastian Reinartz ; Kirsten Bode ; Robert Dujardin ; Karl - Christian Koch ; Elke Roeb and Uwe Janssens
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 12 (2008-01-03)
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Author(s): J& # 252 ; rgen Graf ; Cecile M& # 252 ; hlhoff ; Gordon S Doig ; Sebastian Reinartz ; Kirsten Bode ; Robert Dujardin ; Karl - Christian Koch ; Elke Roeb and Uwe Janssens
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 12 (2008-01-03)
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Aerosolized antibiotics and ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis in the intensive care unit.
1. Aerosolized antibiotics and ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis in the intensive care unit. Palmer-Lucy-B, Smaldone-Gerald-C, Chen-John-J, Baram-Daniel, Duan- Tao, Monteforte-Melinda, Varela-Marie, Tempone-Ann-K, O-Riordan- Thomas, Daroowalla-Feroza, Richman-Paul.
Critical care medicine, {Crit-Care-Med}, Jul 2008, vol. 36, no. 7, p. 2008-13, ISSN: 1530-0293.
CONTEXT: In critically ill intubated patients, signs of respiratory infection often persist despite treatment with potent systemic antibiotics. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether aerosolized antibiotics, which achieve high drug concentrations in the target organ, would more effectively treat respiratory infection and decrease the need for systemic antibiotics. DESIGN: Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study performed from 2003 through 2004.
SETTING: The medical and surgical intensive care units of a university hospital.
PATIENTS: Critically ill intubated patients were randomized if: 1) > or = 18 yrs of age, intubated for a minimum of 3 days, and expected to survive at least 14 days; and 2) had ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis defined as the production of purulent secretions (> or = 2 mL during 4 hrs) with organism(s) on Gram stain. Of 104 patients monitored, 43 consented for treatment and completed the study. No patients were withdrawn from the study for adverse events.
Critical care medicine, {Crit-Care-Med}, Jul 2008, vol. 36, no. 7, p. 2008-13, ISSN: 1530-0293.
CONTEXT: In critically ill intubated patients, signs of respiratory infection often persist despite treatment with potent systemic antibiotics. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether aerosolized antibiotics, which achieve high drug concentrations in the target organ, would more effectively treat respiratory infection and decrease the need for systemic antibiotics. DESIGN: Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study performed from 2003 through 2004.
SETTING: The medical and surgical intensive care units of a university hospital.
PATIENTS: Critically ill intubated patients were randomized if: 1) > or = 18 yrs of age, intubated for a minimum of 3 days, and expected to survive at least 14 days; and 2) had ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis defined as the production of purulent secretions (> or = 2 mL during 4 hrs) with organism(s) on Gram stain. Of 104 patients monitored, 43 consented for treatment and completed the study. No patients were withdrawn from the study for adverse events.
Endotracheal suctioning of the adult intubated patient-What is the evidence?
Pedersen CM, Rosendahl-Nielsen M, Hjermind J, Egerod I.
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Intensive care costs of acute poisoning cases.
Sut N, Memis D.
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Thomas AN, Panchagnula U.
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Changing epidemiology of invasive candidiasis in intensive care units--much ado about nothing?
Sobel JD.
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Nurse-driven sedation: will it steer patients toward early weaning?
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Objective rather than subjective evaluation of prognosis in patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation: the ProVent score.
Khan G, Spradley C, Arroliga AC.
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Of triage, bean counting, advocacy, and ethical conflict at end-of-life
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Blood Transfusions in the Intensive Care Unit
Critical Care Nurse ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 28 ; PART 3
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Page: 78-80
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Informing Critical Care Patients of a Loved One's Death
Author(s): Watson , L . A . P . Critical Care Nurse
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 28 ; PART 3
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ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 28 ; PART 3
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