Medscape

What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Bundles to Prevent Infection in the ICU?

I have seen many references to "bundles" lately. What are bundles, and how can they be used to prevent infection in the ICU setting? To prevent central line catheter-associated infections, the bundle ...
Medscape

ABCDE Bundle: Improving Outcomes for Ventilated Patients

June 14, 2012 — Editor's note: Oversedation, immobility, and delirium have serious implications for critically ill patients who are on mechanical ventilation. There is a protocol that can lessen these ...
Becker's Hospital Review

IHI infection prevention bundle reduces CLABSIs in the ICU: 3 study findings

Implementing the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s infection prevention and control measures led to a sustained decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections in an intensive care ...
Dal

Helping ICU heroes with oral health care kits

From left: Francine Leach of the North End Community Health Centre and Shauna Hachey from the Faculty of Dentistry load completed oral health bundles for delivery to the NSHA A UK-based project gave ...
University of Toronto

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients, leads to U.S. guideline changes

A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in American guidelines for pneumonia prevention among ICU patients on mechanical ...