Managing infection in the critical care unit: how can infection control make the ICU safe?

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Shulman ◽  
David Ost
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critical Care Unit

The patient within the critical care environment

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Adam ◽  
Sue Osborne ◽  
John Welch
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critical Illness ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
The Common ◽  
Prolonged Stress ◽  
Dying Patient

Both critical illness and treatment in the critical care unit are extremely stressful, presenting great physical and psychological challenges for patients and their families. There are a range of compensatory responses to stress which may be adaptive, but severe or prolonged stress can induce a destructive spiral of decompensation. The importance of a holistic approach to care cannot be overemphasized; this chapter sets out the priorities of care for critically ill patients, and the common needs and problems for both patients and their families. The issues discussed include the mechanisms of stress in critical illness, the promotion of sleep, use of analgesia and sedation, management of delirium, complications of immobility, mouth, eye, and skin care, infection control, requirements for safe transfer, and care of the dying patient.

scholarly journals Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Screening: A Core Infection Control Measure for Critical Care Unit in India?

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamunadevi V. Ramanathan ◽  
Ramasubramanian Venkatasubramanian ◽  
P. Senthur Nambi ◽  
Madhumitha Ramabathiran ◽  
Ramesh Venkataraman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Infection Control Measure ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Case Report: When all claims that it is necrotizing fasciitis but Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) proves the opposite!

POCUS Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-14
Author(s):  
Hadiel Kaiyasah, MD, MRCS (Glasgow), ABHS-GS ◽  
Maryam Al Ali, MBBS
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Soft Tissue Infection ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections

Soft tissue ultrasound (ST-USS) has been shown to be of utmost importance in assessing patients with soft tissue infections in the emergency department or critical care unit. It aids in guiding the management of soft tissue infection based on the sonographic findings.

SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy: maternal and perinatal outcome data of 34 pregnant women hospitalised between May and October 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirijam Hall ◽  
David Endress ◽  
Susanne Hölbfer ◽  
Barbara Maier
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Neonatal Outcome ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Retrospective Data Collection

AbstractObjectivesTo report clinical data on maternal outcome, mode of delivery and immediate neonatal outcome in women infected with COVID-19.MethodsRetrospective data collection.ResultsA total of 8.6% of the total population of hospitalised SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women were admitted to a critical care unit. The premature birth rate for births before 34+0 weeks of gestation among pregnant women who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 was 7.1%. One newborn (3.6%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 two days after birth and showed symptoms.ConclusionsPregnant women with COVID-19 seem to be at higher risk of invasive ventilation, admission to a critical care unit and preterm birth, and should therefore be considered a high-risk-population.

scholarly journals COVID-19: Nutrition and functional outcomes for critical care survivors in a 400- bedded district general hospital in North London

2021 ◽  
pp. 175114372110254
Author(s):  
Rachel Catlow ◽  
Charlotte Cheeseman ◽  
Helen Newman
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Workforce Planning ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Rehabilitation Needs

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in huge numbers of critically ill patients. This study describes the inpatient recovery and rehabilitation needs of patients admitted with COVID-19 to the critical care unit of a 400 bedded general hospital in London, United Kingdom. The rehabilitation needs of our sample were considerable. It is recommended that the increase demand on allied health professionals capacity demonstrated is considered in future COVID-19-related workforce-planning.

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