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Hospital Compare site to begin including CLABSI data
The website will include data about how often central-line associated bloodstream infections occur in ICUs across the country. Read more »
Calorie count not significant for ALI patients
Previous clinical studies that enrolled small numbers of patients have produced conflicting results on the amount of feeding to provide ventilated patients Read more »
AACN practice alert highlights CAUTI prevention
Clinicians should use pre- and post-catheterization assessments to gauge proper catheter use and monitor early signs of catheter-associated urinary tract infection, according to the alert. Read more »
- Task force tackles critical care research guidelines
- Study: Acute lung injury leads to lingering problems
- Move to hospital isolation increases risk of delirium
- ICU clinicians overseas express concerns about care
- Study: Statins can mitigate severe influenza cases
- Prevention practices for CAUT infections still lacking
- Nursing night shifts may mean higher risk of diabetes
- C. difficile adds significantly to length of stay
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